Tacitus Quotes About Crime
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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To abandon your shield is the basest of crimes; nor may a man thus disgraced be present at the sacred rites, or enter their council; many, indeed, after escaping from battle, have ended their infamy with the halter.
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