263 Quotes by Tacitus

Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]

They terrify lest they should fear.

Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.

Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.

They make a desert and call it peace.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.

The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.

Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.