Custom adapts itself to expediency. Tacitus More Quotes by Tacitus More Quotes From Tacitus The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace. Tacitus A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man. Tacitus oppression desire men An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life. Tacitus honorable-death honorable death They have plundered the world, stripping naked the land in their hunger… they are driven by greed, if their enemy be rich; by ambition, if poor… They ravage, they slaughter, they seize by false pretenses, and all of this they hail as the construction of empire. And when in their wake nothing remains but a desert, they call that peace. Tacitus greed land ambition Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think. Tacitus freedom wish thinking We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. Tacitus ancient age Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth. Tacitus calumny-is hurt giving To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it. Tacitus resentment shows may Christianity is a pestilent superstition. Tacitus superstitions religious religion Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful. Tacitus motivational beautiful inspirational Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude. Tacitus gratitude long thinking Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears. Tacitus politics tears compassion The customs of the Jews are base and abominable and owe their persistence to their depravity. Jews are extremely loyal to one another, always ready to show compassion, but towards every other people they feel only hate and enimity. As a race (the Jews are not a race, because they have mingled with the other races to the point that they are only a people, not a race), they are prone to lust; among themselves nothing is unlawful. Tacitus persistence hate compassion Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose. Tacitus guilt purpose power The unknown always passes for the marvellous. Tacitus marvellous Rumor is not always wrong Tacitus rumor always-wrong People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity. Tacitus depends flattery people Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader. Tacitus quality leader military 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 fear perfect doe There was more courage in bearing trouble than in escaping from it; the brave and the energetic cling to hope, even in spite of fortune; the cowardly and the indolent are hurried by their fears,' said Plotius Firmus, Roman Praetorian Guard. Tacitus escaping trouble brave
