Franklin D. Roosevelt

Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.

American President

Whittaker Chambers

Tragedy occurs when a human soul awakes and seeks, in suffering and pain, to free itself from crime, violence, infamy, even at the cost of life. The struggle is the tragedy - not defeat or death.

American Writer

Sidney Hook

Those who say that life is worth living at any cost have already written an epitaph of infamy, for there is no cause and no person that they will not betray to stay alive.

American Philosopher

Ludwig Tieck

He is not dead who departs from life with a high and noble fame; but he is dead, even while living, whose brow is branded with infamy.

German Poet

William Godwin

In infamy, it is wisely provided that he who stands highest in the ranks of society has the heaviest load to sustain.

English Writer

Travis Fimmel

I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy.

Australian Actor

Jim Watkins

The newspapers say we're infamous, so we have embraced infamy.

American Businessman

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford

More precious is want with honesty than wealth with infamy.

English Statesman

Pierre Corneille

He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.

French Dramatist

Claire Fox

British Writer

The word 'infamy' implies a notorious reputation from negative actions, not just being unpopular.

Negative Fame

'Infamy' often suggests a long-lasting negative reputation, even after the person is no longer notorious.

Enduring Reputation

Groups, not just individuals, can be infamous for collective actions or characteristics.

Group Association

'Infamy' is often used in historical contexts to describe events that are universally condemned.

Historical Events

Using 'infamy' emphasizes strong moral condemnation of an action rather than mere disapproval.

Strong Condemnation

'Infamy' adds intensity and weight when describing a particularly heinous act.

Descriptive Intensity

In legal contexts, 'infamy' refers to official public shame or dishonor due to crimes.

Legal Specificity

'Infamy' can be used in legal documents to denote a loss of rights or credibility.

Judicial Documents

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