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

There will be vice as long as there are men

There will be vice as long as there are men

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

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 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...

The gods are on the side of the stronger

The gods are on the side of the stronger

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

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

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

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

Custom adapts itself to expediency

Custom adapts itself to expediency

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,...

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

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 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,...

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

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...

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...

Fame is something that must be won. Honor is something that must not be lost.

Fame is something that must be won. Honor is something that must not be lost.

Fame comes only when deserved, and then is as inevitable as destiny, for it is...

Fame comes only when deserved, and then is as inevitable as destiny, for it is...

FAME is Fake Attraction Mistakenly Enjoyed

FAME is Fake Attraction Mistakenly Enjoyed