"The unknown always passes for the marvellous." — Tacitus
"The unknown always passes for the marvellous."
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127 Quotes by Tacitus
Tacitus has 127 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:
- Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
- When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
- The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
- In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest…
- The solitude lends much appeal, because a sea without a harbour surrounds it. Even a modest boat can find few…
- Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
- The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
- The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
- If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
- So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
- An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
- Remedies are slower in their operation than diseases.
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