Quotes by Tacitus, Publius Cornelius

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors. >>

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome. >>

Forbidden things have a secret charm. >>

Quotations about Expediency

Nobody is forgotten when it is convenient to remember him. >>

The end justifies the means. >>

Custom adapts itself to expediency. >>

Custom adapts itself to expediency.

Tacitus, Publius Cornelius