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Cornelius Tacitus

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Whatever is unknown is taken for marvelous; but now the limits of Britain are laid bare.

Cornelius Tacitus

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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.

Cornelius Tacitus

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The images of the most illustrious families… were carried before it [the bier of Julia]. Those of Brutus and Cassius were not displayed; but for that reason they shone with preeminent luster.

Cornelius Tacitus

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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.

Cornelius Tacitus

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[Of Servius Galba:] He seemed more important than a private citizen while he was a private citizen, and in the opinion of all he was capable of rule—if he had not ruled.

Cornelius Tacitus

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He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher.

Cornelius Tacitus

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Where they make a desert, they call it peace.

Cornelius Tacitus

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