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Tacitus Quotes

He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
Tacitus

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Historian Quotes
Category:
Roman Historian Quotes
Year of Birth:
55
Year of Death:
120
Nationality:
Roman
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