let them hate me as long as they fear me

Let them hate me as long as they fear me.

thank you in advance for your efforts

Dan

Re: two famous quote translations? please anyone

dan2201 dixit:

let them hate me aslong as they fear me.

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This is from Latin originally: Oderint dum metuant. It is attributed to Lucius Accius (a tragic poet whose works do not survive), but was made famous as a favorite saying of the emperor Caligula.

Re: two famous quote translations? please anyone

dan2201 dixit:

let them hate me aslong as they fear me.

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Cato's suggestion is paramount, but it needs a little tweaking to get closer to your request.

Me oderint dum metuant (Which adds the "let them hate me" element).

I would, however, stick with the three-word composition. The meaning might be considered implied.