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Tacitus, born in 56 AD and died in 117 AD, was a renowned Roman historian of the ancient period. His works are known for their rigorous factual recording and profound critical analysis, with 'The Annals' and 'The Histories' being significant sources for the study of the early history of the Roman Empire.

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Famous Tacitus Quotes

“He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.”

Years Art Body Age Needed Medicine Thirty Physicians Thirty Years Mock

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“We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]”

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“Yet the age was not so utterly destitute of virtues but that it produced some good examples. [Lat., Non tamen adeo virtutum sterile seculum, ut non et bona exempla prodiderit.]”

Age Virtue Example Good Examples Destitute

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“Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.”

Age Time Aging Old Things

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“Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.”

Character Age Noble Appreciated Personality Flaws Noble Character

Book:Tacitus on Britain and Germany: a translation of the Agricola and the Germania

Source: Tacitus on Britain and Germany: a translation of the Agricola and the Germania

About the Author

Born: 56
Died: 117
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 219

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The Annals & The HistoriesRelated source material

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