John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8979 Taitus AD 55-AD 117 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8979 |
| AUTHOR: | Tacitus (A.D. c. 55–A.D. c. 117) |
| QUOTATION: | Some might consider him as too fond of fame; for the desire of glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Historiæ. iv. 6. |
| Note 1. See Milton, Quotation 277. [back] |