Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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Following Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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