Germanicus Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I read the letters some time ago, but have just been dipping into them again, and noticed this gem:- book 9, 14. To Cornelius Tacitus You are never satisfied with yourself, but I never write with such confidence as when I write about you. Whether posterity will give us a thought I don't know, but surely we deserve one - I don't say for our genius, which sounds like boasting, but for our application, hard work, and regard for future generations. Only let us continue along the path we have chosen; if it leads to the full light of fame, it brings many out of the shades of obscurity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docoflove1974 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Amen *takes a sip of wine* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Porcius Cato Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 I do love Pliny and Tacitus. What a great letter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanicus Posted April 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Pliny always seems such a gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athenian1977 Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 That's a really cool letter ! Bravo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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