It is only necessary to make war with five things: with the maladies of the body, with the ignorance of the mind, with the passions of the body, with the sedition of the city, with the discords of families.

Quote by Publius Cornelius Tacitus

Topics: War Quotes

Custom adapts itself to expediency

Custom adapts itself to expediency

We are corrupted by prosperity

We are corrupted by prosperity

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

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

The gods are on the side of the stronger

The gods are on the side of the stronger

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

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,...

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

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...

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.

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

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

The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay,...

The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay,...

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...

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are...

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are...

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

Forbidden things have a secret charm

Forbidden things have a secret charm

Rumor is not always wrong

Rumor is not always wrong

Trying to squash a rumor is like trying to unring a bell.

Trying to squash a rumor is like trying to unring a bell.

Nobody believes a rumor here in Washington until it's officially denied.

Nobody believes a rumor here in Washington until it's officially denied.