Things forbidden have a secret charm.

Quote by Tacitus

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

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

It is human nature to hate the man whom you have hurt.

It is human nature to hate the man whom you have hurt.

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

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

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

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.

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...

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...

No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.

No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.

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

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

To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.

To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.

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

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