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 when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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"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 when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it." — Tacitus
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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 when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it. — Tacitus
About Tacitus
Tacitus was a Historian (54–119).
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Who said "Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected,…"?
This quote is attributed to Tacitus, a Historian.
When did Tacitus live?
Tacitus lived from 54 – 119.