The measure of a man is not in his words but in his deeds wh... - Tacitus

"The measure of a man is not in his words but in his deeds when no one watches."

Tacitus Philosophy

Historian Ancient Rome 56–120

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"The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise."

"It is a rare thing for justice and power to dwell together."

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."

"When you meet resistance, you know you're on to something."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."