Quote #9
The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
More from Tacitus
- Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
- Deos fortioribus adesse.
- It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
- The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
- ...good habits are here more effectual than good laws elsewhere. (translation)
- He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher.
- Quanquam severa illic matrimonia
- What is today supported by precedents will hereafter become a precedent.