Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure
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.
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…
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.
Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws. - Tacitus
Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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.
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government. - Tacitus
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
Great empires are not maintained by timidity. - Tacitus
Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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