Maxioms by Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor read more
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.
Rumor is not always wrong
Rumor is not always wrong
Custom adapts itself to expediency
Custom adapts itself to expediency
The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
