Publius Tacitus Peace Quotations

When monarchs through their bloodthirsty commanders lay waste a country, they dignify their atrocity by calling it "Making Peace

They (the Romans) make a desert, and they call it peace

They make a wilderness and call it peace.

They made a wasteland and called it peace

In times of tumult and discord bad men have the most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quiteness.

In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have the most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.