Quotes by Publius Cornelius Tacitus

Forbidden things have a secret charm

#Charm

We are corrupted by prosperity

#Corruption

When men are full of envy, they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad

#Envy

Custom adapts itself to expediency

#Custom, #Expediency

Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted...

#Fame

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are...

#Faults

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

#Generosity

It is easier for a republican form of government to be applauded than realized

#Government

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect...

#Anger, #Fear, #Freedom

The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from...

#History

Rumor is not always wrong

#Rumor

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

#Sin