Authors:
  1. Quotes
  2. Authors
  3. T
  4. Tacitus
  5. Giving

Tacitus Quotes about Giving

All Tacitus Quotes Adversity Age Character Courage Crime Desire Evil Fame Fear Flattery Freedom Giving quotes Hate Hatred History Inspirational Judgment Liberty Lust Passion Peace Pleasure Politics Power Prudence Purpose Quality Solitude Struggle Talent Virtue War
Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.

Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.

Tacitus
Hurt, Calumny Is, Giving
Cornelius Tacitus (1830). “Tacitus”, p.313

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.

Tacitus
Giving, Trying, Faults
Tacitus (2007). “The Annals & The Histories”, p.317, Modern Library

Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.

Tacitus
Animal, Giving, Dumb

Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.

Tacitus
Men, History, Giving
"The Works of Cornelius Tacitus: With an Essay on His Life and Genius, Notes, Supplements".

Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]

Tacitus
Men, Giving, Honor

You May Also Like: