Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor. Tacitus disfavorgoodpresent Change image and share on social
No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor. Tacitus abilitydoubtemperor Change image and share on social
When the state is most corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied. Tacitus corruptlawmultiply Change image and share on social
Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement. Tacitus agreementsubstantialunite Change image and share on social
Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards. Tacitus bravechancecoward Change image and share on social
Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from. Tacitus bearfamelearn Change image and share on social
Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure. Tacitus beardifficultmeasure Change image and share on social
It is always easier to requite an injury than a service: gratitude is a burden, but revenge is found to pay. Tacitus burdeneasyfind Change image and share on social
Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin. Tacitus candorduegenerosity Change image and share on social
It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure. Tacitus beardifficultmisfortune Change image and share on social
