Tacitus

The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.

When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

A bad peace is even worse than war.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.