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

Quote by Tacitus

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

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

To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make...

To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make...

Custom adapts itself to expediency.

Custom adapts itself to expediency.

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...

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

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.

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

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

Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated,...

Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated,...

When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.

When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

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

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

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

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

We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding...

We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding...

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.

The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.

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...