It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

Quote by Tacitus

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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.

In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.

All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor...

All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor...

Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.

A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.

The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.

The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.

He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that...

He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that...

A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing...

A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing...

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the...

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the...

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

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

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

Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are...

Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are...

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.

Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.

Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.

Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.

Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.

Custom adapts itself to expediency.

Custom adapts itself to expediency.

Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear...

Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear...