No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
TACITUSNo hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSThey make solitude, which they call peace.
TACITUSThey make a desert and call it peace.
TACITUSCustom adapts itself to expediency.
TACITUSEven honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
TACITUSRulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
TACITUSIn the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
TACITUSBenefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSBe assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
TACITUSMore faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
TACITUSCrime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
TACITUSThe wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
TACITUSFormerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
TACITUSReason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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