Capax imperii nisi imperasset
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Capax imperii nisi imperasset
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Capax imperii nisi imperasset is a Latin phrase written by Tacitus in Chapter 1.49 of his Histories. Upon the death of Galba, Tacitus discusses Galba's life and character and ends Chapter 49 with this sentence: Maior privato visus dum privatus fuit, et omnium consensu capax imperii nisi imperasset. It has been said that the phrase is used by Tacitus to sum up Galba's character, as one who seemed to hold all the values of a good leader but failed when he became leader. In modern times, the phrase
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Latin quote written by Tacitus
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