It's the Latin word for "rumor," a concept vividly described, perhaps never better, in Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid (this translation by Theodore C. WIlliams): Swift through the Libyan cities Rumor sped. Rumor! What evil can surpass her speed? In movement she grows mighty, and achieves strength and dominion as she swifter flies. small first,… Continue reading Quote of the Day: On Fama
