An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life. [Lat., Honesta mors turpi vita potior.]
The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace. - Tacitus
The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
- Tacitus
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all. - Tacitus
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off. - Tacitus
The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all. - Tacitus
A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion. - Tacitus
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position i… - Tacitus
Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position i…
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government. - Tacitus
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws. - Tacitus
Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
Great empires are not maintained by timidity. - Tacitus
Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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