“This I hold to be the chief office of history, to rescue virtuous actions from the oblivion to which a want of records would consign them, and that men should feel a dread of being considered infamous in the opinions of posterity, from their depraved expressions and base actions.”
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Tacitus
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. more
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“Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]”
“Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]”
Source: The Annals of Tacitus: Volume 2, Annals 1.55-81 and Annals 2