Publius Cornelius Tacitus Quotes & Quotations

Publius Cornelius Tacitus Quotes

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

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

» The more corrupt the state, the more laws.

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

» Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

» All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.

» It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

» Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

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

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

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