Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin. Tacitus candorduegenerosity Change image and share on social
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty. Tacitus confirmdelayfalsehood Change image and share on social
To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it. Tacitus acknowledgedeservereproach Change image and share on social
Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it. Tacitus abusedeservedie Change image and share on social
When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad. Tacitus baddisparageenvy 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
Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable. Tacitus adversityaffluenceamid Change image and share on social
Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader. Tacitus judgmentleaderquality Change image and share on social
The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. Tacitus corruptlawnumerous Change image and share on social
