In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
TACITUSCassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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