Tacitus55–120The quotations of
Tacitus
Roman historian and senator
55–120
27 quotes, most often on Freedom, War & Peace and Laws.
Those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
Annals (117), Book XV, 50, in his account of Subrius Flavus’ passing thought of assassinating Nero while the emperor sang on stage.Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.
- Agricola (98), Chapter 42; reported in Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919)
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
Often credited to Tacitus
Quotes often credited to Tacitus that were said or written by someone else.
- JRJames Ray1957–2023Often credited to Tacitus
Pythagoras583–491 BCOften credited to Tacitus
