Tacitus
Roman · c. 56–120
Roman senator and historian, author of the Annals and Histories, regarded as one of the greatest historians of the ancient world for his penetrating analysis of imperial tyranny and moral corruption.
Wikipedia ↗“superstites eramus; exemptis cum maxime viris, cum tot optimorum exiliis.”
Latin
“Even after an age of destruction and violence, a few survivors may remain; but they will be men who have outlived their own freedom.”
“solitudinem faciunt, pacem appellant.”
Latin
“They make a desert and call it peace.”
“ratio et consilium propriae ducis artes.”
Latin
“Reason and calm judgment are the qualities especially belonging to a leader.”
“corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.”
Latin
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
“cuncta undique atrocia aut pudenda confluunt celebranturque.”
Latin
“All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.”
“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.”
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“cupido dominandi cunctis adfectibus flagrantior est.”
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“The lust for power is the most flagrant of all the passions.”