Quote by Tacitus

Posterity will pay everyone their due.

Posterity will pay everyone their due.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the long run, individuals will receive the acknowledgement, recognition, or retribution that they deserve for their actions or contributions. It implies that time will eventually reveal the truth or consequences of one's actions, and that there is an inherent justice in history or the future that will hold individuals accountable. Whether positive or negative, the quote implies that the effects of one's behavior will not go unnoticed or unrewarded by future generations.

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