Tacitus Quotes
-
It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
-
Tacitus has written an entire work on the manners of the Germans. This work is short, but it comes from the pen of Tacitus, who was always concise, because he saw everything at a glance.
-
So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
-
Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
-
Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
-
He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher.
-
They make solitude, which they call peace.
-
Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
-
Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
-
Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
-
Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
-
An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
-
The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
-
Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family.
-
Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
-
Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies.
-
In valor there is hope.
-
The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry.
-
Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters.
-
Rumor is not always wrong.
-
To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
-
There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
-
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
-
Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution.