Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavour.
Tacitus quote No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
Tacitus quote Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
Tacitus quote Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
Tacitus quote Custom adapts itself to expediency.
Tacitus quote 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.
Tacitus quote A bad peace is even worse than war.
Tacitus quote A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
Tacitus quote Biography
Roman senator and historian