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 on best
Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader. Tacitus on business
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 on fear
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 on freedom
The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. Tacitus on great
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 on history
A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man. Tacitus on nature
To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace. Tacitus on peace
A bad peace is even worse than war. Tacitus on peace
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 on truth
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay falsehood by haste and uncertainty. Tacitus on truth
A bad peace is even worse than war. Tacitus on war
Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor. Tacitus on age
Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement. Tacitus on conquer
When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad. Tacitus on envy
Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection. Tacitus on selfishness
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty. Tacitus on truth
A bad peace is even worse than war. Tacitus on war