It is easier for a republican form of government to be applauded than realized.

Quote by Publius Cornelius Tacitus

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The gods are on the side of the stronger

The gods are on the side of the stronger

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, lead to ruin

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, lead to ruin

Forbidden things have a secret charm

Forbidden things have a secret charm

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

There will be vice as long as there are men

There will be vice as long as there are men

It is easier for a republican form of government to be applauded than realized

It is easier for a republican form of government to be applauded than realized

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

We are corrupted by prosperity

We are corrupted by prosperity

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect...

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect...

When men are full of envy, they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad

When men are full of envy, they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad

Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil,...

Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil,...

The hatred of those who are near to us is the most violent

The hatred of those who are near to us is the most violent

Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted...

Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted...

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from...

The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from...

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

Reason and calm judgment: the qualities especially belonging to a leader.

Reason and calm judgment: the qualities especially belonging to a leader.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they...

Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they...

Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly...

Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly...