Tacitus - Histories

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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.

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Some might consider him as too fond of fame; for the desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.

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

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These times having the rare good fortune that you may think what you like and say what you think.

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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.

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The soldiers have the plunder of a city that is stormed, the generals of one which capitulates.

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He seemed much greater than a private citizen while he still was a private citizen, and by everyone's consent capable of reigning if only he had not reigned.

Of the Emperor Galba

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He possessed a peculiar talent of producing effect in whatever he said or did.

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All ancient history was written with a moral object; the ethical interest predominates almost to the exclusion of all others.

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