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“Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.” quote by Tacitus
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“Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.”

Tacitus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human ambition and divine adversity together can render desires unattainable, leaving nothing left to wish for.

In simple terms: Ambition and divine opposition can make wishes impossible.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of desire.

Themes

ambition divine desire limits fate

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • political power struggles
  • personal ambition
  • ethical dilemmas
  • spiritual crises

Key Concepts

Stoicism fatalism human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What desires are truly within your control?
  • How do you cope when external forces thwart your goals?
A Different Perspective

Even with effort, some outcomes remain beyond control.

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