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Tacitus Quotes

«He had a certain frankness and generosity, qualities indeed which turn to a man's ruin, unless tempered with discretion.»
Author: Tacitus
«He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.»
Author: Tacitus
«Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.»
Author: Tacitus
«There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.»
Author: Tacitus
«It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.»
Author: Tacitus
«Keen at the start, but careless at the end.»
Author: Tacitus
«The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws.»
Author: Tacitus
«Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.»
Author: Tacitus
«Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.»
Author: Tacitus
«Things forbidden have a secret charm.»
Author: Tacitus