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Tacitus Quotes about Desire

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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.

A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.

Tacitus
Men, Desire, Oppression

The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.

Tacitus
Wise, Desire, Lasts
Cornelius Tacitus (1873). “The History of Tacitus”, p.143, London : Macmillan

The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.

Tacitus
Passion, Men, Desire
"Histories". Book by Tacitus. Book IV, 6,

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