Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character… — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are… — Tacitus Copy Share
So true is it that all transactions of preeminent importance are wrapt in doubt and obscurity; while some hold for certain facts the most… — Tacitus Copy Share
Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those… — Tacitus Copy Share
Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others. — Tacitus Copy Share
None mourn more ostentatiously over the death of Germanicus than those who most rejoice at it [a death]. — Tacitus Copy Share
The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast. — Tacitus Copy Share
