Tacitus

Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.

best

Tacitus

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

business

Tacitus

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.

fear

Tacitus

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.

freedom

Tacitus

The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.

great

Tacitus

Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.

history

Tacitus

Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.

age

Tacitus

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

conquer

Tacitus

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

envy

Tacitus

Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.

selfishness

Tacitus

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

truth

Tacitus

A bad peace is even worse than war.

war