Quotes by Tacitus, Publius Cornelius

The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardl >>

Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most >>

Things forbidden have a secret charm. >>

Quotations about Misfortunes

When the tide of misfortune moves over you, even jelly will break your >>

My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never >>

Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to b >>

Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

Tacitus, Publius Cornelius