• PugJesus@piefed.socialOPMEnglish
    16·
    10 days ago

    Might be, or they might see it and say, “Damn, that looks convenient, they’re onto something”

    Romans, after all, adapted many aspects of their culture from foreigners whose ideas seemed too good to let languish amongst filthy barbarians!

    • Sergio@piefed.socialEnglish
      3·
      9 days ago

      Romans, after all, adapted many aspects of their culture from foreigners

      Well, of course. It was an obvious sign from the gods that Romans should go conquer those foreigners to see what ideas the gods had left for them!

      • PugJesus@piefed.socialOPMEnglish
        3·
        9 days ago

        Others will cast more tenderly in bronze

        Their breathing figures, I can well believe,

        And bring more lifelike portraits out of marble ;

        Argue more eloquently, use the pointer

        To trace the paths of heaven accurately

        And accurately foretell the rising stars.

        Roman, remember by your strength to rule

        Earth’s peoples—for your arts are to be these :

        To pacify, impose the rule of law,

        To spare the conquered, battle down the proud.