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

Quote by Tacitus

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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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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.

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

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...

A bad peace is even worse than war.

A bad peace is even worse than war.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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