Publius Cornelius Tacitus Quotes

"Forbidden things have a secret charm."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus in Charm quotes.

"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."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus in Freedom quotes.

"When monarchs through their bloodthirsty commanders lay waste a country, they dignify their atrocity by calling it "Making Peace."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus

"Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus in Truth quotes.

"One who is allowed to sin, sins less."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus in Advertising quotes.

"Reason and calm judgment: the qualities especially belonging to a leader."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus in Leadership quotes.

"You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus

"So, as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants."
-Publius Cornelius Tacitus