Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it. Tacitus allowangryapt share on social
A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man. Tacitus desireimplantman Change image and share on social
All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome. Tacitus atrociousflockpart 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
Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir. Tacitus hateheirpower Change image and share on social
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. Tacitus collapseendenter Change image and share on social
The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. Tacitus desireenterprisegreat Change image and share on social
We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched. Tacitus aboundadversityhappy Change image and share on social
Greater things are believed of those who are absent. Tacitus absentbelievegreat Change image and share on social
Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee. Tacitus assurebadenemy share on social