Tacitus, Histories 1.16.28 Erik 11 years ago “…but you will rule a people who can endure neither complete slavery, nor complete freedom.” …sed imperaturus es hominibus qui, nec totam servitutem pati possunt nec totam libertatem. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Servitude or Freedom? Galba to Piso, Tacitus Histories 1.16DateJuly 30, 2015In relation toSimilar postPropertius 2.1.49-50DateAugust 6, 2013In relation toAugustan PoetryAnother Day Of FreedomDateJuly 4, 2019In relation toGreek