All ancient history was written with a moral object; the ethical interest predominates almost to the exclusion of all others. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.] — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Yet the age was not so utterly destitute of virtues but that it produced some good examples. [Lat., Non tamen adeo virtutum… — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position… — 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 Image
None mourn more ostentatiously than those who most rejoice at it [a death]. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
None mourn more ostentatiously over the death of Germanicus than those who most rejoice at it [a death]. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
