One who is allowed to sin, sins less

Quote by Publius Cornelius Tacitus

Topics: Sin Quotes

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...

We are corrupted by prosperity

We are corrupted by prosperity

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

There will be vice as long as there are men

There will be vice as long as there are men

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher

The gods are on the side of the stronger

The gods are on the side of the stronger

Rumor is not always wrong

Rumor is not always wrong

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

Forbidden things have a secret charm

Forbidden things have a secret charm

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 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,...

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.

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

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

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...

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,...

Custom adapts itself to expediency

Custom adapts itself to expediency

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...

Nothing would be done at all if one waited until one could do it so...

Nothing would be done at all if one waited until one could do it so...

If you want people to notice your faults, start giving advice

If you want people to notice your faults, start giving advice

Of all acts of man repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults...

Of all acts of man repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults...