No. 68 (10 November 1750)
The Rambler (1750–1752)
“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.”
Book XV, 50, in his account of Subrius Flavus’ passing thought of assassinating Nero while the emperor sang on stage.
Variant translation: "but desire of escape, foe to all great enterprises, held him back."
Annals (117)
Original
nisi impunitatis cupido retinuisset, magnis semper conatibus adversa.
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