Fame Quote by Tacitus
“Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.”
About This Quote
Source Annals, Book 12, 1st century AD
Even scholars cannot easily abandon the desire for fame; it remains a powerful, lingering ambition.
In simple terms: Fame is hard to give up, even for the learned.
Recognize fame’s pull.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- public speaking
- social media
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do educated people still crave fame?
- Can fame coexist with humility?
Fame can corrupt integrity.