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Tacitus

Latin quotations by Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus (ca. 56 – ca. 117), the ancient Roman senator and historian.

In the Most Corrupt State Are the Most Laws

Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges (Tacitus)
In the most corrupt state are the most laws.

As Is the Custom...

Ut moris est (Tacitus)
As is the custom.

Experience Teaches

Experientia docet (Tacitus)
Experience teaches.

When a Lady Has Lost her Virtue, She Will Not Shrink from Other Things

Neque femina amissa pudicitia alia abnuerit (Tacitus)
When a lady has lost her virtue, she will not shrink from other things.