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
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
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty. Tacitus confirmdelayfalsehood Change image and share on social
To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace. Tacitus callempiremake 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
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
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
