Tacitus
- Aug 1, 2022
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Updated: Jan 17, 2023
Tacitus, in full Publius Cornelius Tacitus, or Gaius Cornelius Tacitus, (born ad 56—died c. 120), Roman orator and public official, probably the greatest historian and one of the greatest prose stylists who wrote in the Latin language.
Annals by Cornelius Tacitus. The Annals (Latin: Annales) is a history book by Tacitus covering the reign of the four Roman Emperors succeeding to Caesar Augustus.
Great Thoughts of Tacitus
"Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure."
"The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
"The most detestable race of enemies are flatters."
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