Tacitus (Roman - Historian)
55 - 120
No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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.
It is always easier to requite an injury than a service: gratitude is a burden, but revenge is found to pay.
Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.
A bad peace is even worse than war.
The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
It is human nature to hate the man whom you have hurt.
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