Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from … - Tacitus - Quotesmemo.com

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Fear exists until the moment when the unavoidable happens, after that we must waste none of our energy on it.

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Tacitus

Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.

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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

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Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character gone for ever. Equality among citizens was completely abandoned. All now waited on the imperial command.

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