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• The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. -- Cornelius Tacitus, 56-120 A.D.
• The more corrupt the State the more numerous the laws.
  -- Cornelius Tacitus (c.55-117 CE) "Annals" Ch. III...
• Posterity gives every man his true value. TACITUS
• To desire immortality is to desire the eternal perpetuation of a great mistake. -- Schopenhaue
• Behind every successful man stands a surprised MIL.
• PRECEDENT, n. In Law, a previous decision, rule or practice which
  in the absence of a definite statute, has whatever force and authority a Judge may choose to give it, thereby greatly simplifying his task of doing as he pleases....
• Some might consider him as too fond of fame; for the desire of glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
  -- Tacitus (54-119 AD) -- Historiae, iv, 6...
• Reality is rarely what we imaging. Great and noble things do not always happen for great and noble reasons.
  -- Tracy Thompson, 'Reader's Digest,' Oct. 1994...
• Homer: Dad, how come you never gave me any encouragement?
  Maybe I could have been something more than I am....