Summary
This quote suggests that those who hold immense power and authority are naturally inclined to be suspicious and resentful of potential successors or heirs. The fear of losing control or being surpassed can undermine the trust and goodwill between those in power and their possible successors. The quote highlights the often tenuous and competitive nature of power dynamics, revealing the inherent conflicted relationship between those who exercise supreme power and those who may eventually follow in their footsteps.
Topics
Inheritance
By Tacitus
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