As he, though carried off in the prime of life, had lived long enough for glory

As he, though carried off in the prime of life, had lived long enough for glory

The quote "As he, though carried off in the prime of life, had lived long enough for glory" from Tacitus's work can be interpreted in various ways, but one common understanding is that it refers to a person who may have died young but still achieved great things in their lifetime. This idea of living long enough for glory despite a premature death is a powerful and poignant sentiment that resonates with many readers.