The Romans were a nation of robbers, who, having robbed all the world, at last robbed themselves.
Separation of powers
Considerations on the Causes of the Greatness of the Romans and their Decline, Chapter XV
1734
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Controversial"Frequent punishments are a sign of weakness or indolence in the government."
Shocking"The people are extremely susceptible to flattery and easily deceived."
Humorous"It is not the business of the public to think, but to see."
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