Peace To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace. Tacitus 12
Truth 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... Tacitus 17
Revenge It is always easier to requite an injury than a service: gratitude is a burden, but revenge is found to pay. Tacitus 15
