Yet the age was not so utterly destitute of virtues but that it produced some good examples. Tacitus More Quotes by Tacitus More Quotes From Tacitus We accomplish more by prudence than by force. Tacitus prudence accomplish force In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. Tacitus kind all-things law The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. Tacitus remembrance powerful ill In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course. Tacitus politics power struggle The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. Tacitus determination courage work Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace. Tacitus wilderness peace By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled. Tacitus ruling politics political There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive. Tacitus confidence Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay. Tacitus delay vigor gains The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign. Tacitus weakness lasts wise In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall. Tacitus ambition success men Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family Tacitus legion power Then there is the usual scene when lovers are excited with each other, quarrels, entreaties, reproaches, and then fondling reconcilement. Tacitus lovers usual life Forbidden things have a secret charm. Tacitus It is human nature to hate him whom you have injured. Tacitus Posterity gives every man his true value. Tacitus The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. Tacitus They make a wilderness and call it peace. Tacitus It is always easier to requite an injury than a service: gratitude is a burden, but revenge is found to pay. Tacitus service always gratitude revenge When the state is most corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied. Tacitus corrupt then laws state
