Certain Quote by Tacitus
“So true is it that all transactions of preeminent importance are wrapt in doubt and obscurity; while some hold for certain facts the most precarious hearsays, others turn facts into falsehood; and both are exaggerated by posterity.”
About This Quote
Important decisions are often shrouded in uncertainty and misinformation, while others distort facts into falsehoods, both amplified over time.
In simple terms: Doubt and distortion cloud crucial matters.
Key Takeaway
Beware of uncertainty and distortion in significant decisions.
Themes
uncertainty
misinformation
historical distortion
critical thinking
bias
Mood
cautious
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
historical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- policy making
- historical analysis
- media reporting
- legal judgments
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
historical narrative
information reliability
Practical Applications
- risk assessment
- critical evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify underlying doubts in important decisions?
- What methods help prevent distortion of facts over time?
![“We [tend to] have more faith in what we imitate than in what we originate. We [often feel that we] cannot derive a sense of absolute certitude from anything which has its root in us. The most poignant sense of insecurity comes from standing alone; we are not alone when we imitate.” quote by Bruce Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9a/bruce-lee-430_absolutes_we-tend-to-have-more-faith-in-what-we-im_269245.jpg)
![“None mourn more ostentatiously than those who most rejoice at it [a death].” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36d/tacitus-1552_death_none-mourn-more-ostentatiously-than-thos_13591.jpg)
![“None mourn more ostentatiously over the death of Germanicus than those who most rejoice at it [a death].” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/192/tacitus-1552_death_none-mourn-more-ostentatiously-over-the_123648.jpg)
