Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.
—Tacitus
Topics: Fame
Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety the rich.
—Tacitus
Topics: Reform
It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
—Tacitus
The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws.
—Tacitus
Topics: Justice
It is a weakness of your human nature to hate those whom you have wronged.
—Tacitus
Topics: Hatred, Insults
So, as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
—Tacitus
Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
—Tacitus
Topics: Age, Aging
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
—Tacitus
Topics: Character
Things forbidden have a secret charm.
—Tacitus
Topics: Temptation, Charm