Quotation (n): The act of repeating erroneously the words of another. (Ambrose Bierce)

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Publius Cornelius Tacitus Quotes

» Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

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» Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.

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» We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.

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» Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

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» Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.

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

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» A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.

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» Custom adapts itself to expediency.

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» Things forbidden have a secret charm.

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

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