Tacitus Hatred Quotations

The worst hatred is that of relatives.

Benefits are acceptable, while the receiver thinks he may return them; but once exceeding that, hatred is given instead of thanks. [Lat., Beneficia usque eo laeta sunt dum videntur exsolvi posse; ubi multum antevenere pro gratia odium redditur.]

The hatred of relatives is the most violent.

No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.

The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.

It is human to hate those whom we have injured.

[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.