Tacitus55–120The quotations of
Tacitus
Roman historian and senator
55–120
27 quotes, most often on Freedom, War & Peace and Laws.
In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
Annals (117), Book III, 27What is today supported by precedents will hereafter become a precedent.
Annals (117), Book XI, 24
