“Reason and riper years tempered his warmth; and from the study of wisdom, he retained what is most difficult to compass,—moderation.”
~ Tacitus
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“Reason and riper years tempered his warmth; and from the study of wisdom, he retained what is most difficult to compass,—moderation.”
~ Tacitus
“For indolence itself acquires a charm; and sloth, however odious at first, becomes at length engaging”
~ Tacitus
“Forbidden things have a secret charm”
“Greater things are believed of those who are absent.”
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“It is a principle of nature to hate those whom you have injured.”
“Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.”
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“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.”
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“Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.”
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“To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.”
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