Tacitus Quotes

There will be vice as long as there are men. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus

There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive. - Tacitus

The unknown always seems sublime. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus

The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus

The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus

The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus

The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. - Tacitus

The more corrupt the state, the more laws. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus

The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws. - Tacitus

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