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Tacitus Quotes about Power

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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.

In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.

Tacitus
Struggle, Power, Politics
"Annales". Book by Tacitus, II. 74,

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose. [Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus exercuit.]

Tacitus
Power, Guilt, Purpose

Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.

Tacitus
Hate, Power, Inheritance

Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family

Tacitus
Power, Legion
"The Annals & The Histories".

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe councils. [Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

Tacitus
Power, Council, Cautious

Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]

Tacitus
Hate, Power, Next

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