Memorable Quotes and quotations from Cornelius TacitusCornelius Tacitus Roman historian & politician (55 AD - 117 AD)Cornelius Tacitus - - It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others. Cornelius Tacitus - - Keen at the start, but careless at the end. Cornelius Tacitus - Histories - It is the rare fortuene of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks. Cornelius Tacitus - - There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive. Cornelius Tacitus - - I am my nearest neighbour. Cornelius Tacitus - - That cannot be safe which is not honourable. Cornelius Tacitus - - No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations. Cornelius Tacitus - - In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue. |
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