Quotes by Tacitus

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


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


Things forbidden have a secret charm.


To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.


To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.


Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.


Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.


When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.


A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.


Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.