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Publius Cornelius Tacitus

Rumor is not always wrong. - from Life of Agricola
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus life
It is only necessary to make war with five things: with the maladies of the body, with the ignorance of the mind, with the passions of the body, with the sedition of the city, with the discords of families.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus war
One who is allowed to sin, sins less
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus sin
Rumor is not always wrong
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus wrong
The principle 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.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus fear
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus truth
It is easier for a republican form of government to be applauded than realized
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus men
Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, lead to ruin
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus
More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus giving
Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus love
Custom adapts itself to expediency
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus self
When men are full of envy, they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus men
We are corrupted by prosperity
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Forbidden things have a secret charm
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus secret
Be 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.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus friends
There will be vice as long as there are men
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus men
The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus wit
The more corrupt the state, the more laws.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus law
The gods are on the side of the stronger
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus god
Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus men
The hatred of those who are near to us is the most violent
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus hatred
He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus business
Reason and calm judgment: the qualities especially belonging to a leader.
— Publius Cornelius Tacitus men

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