at Ny Carlsberg Glyptothek, Kopenhagen
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Who Said It?
"But, in the name of the immortal gods, I call upon you, who have always valued your mansions and villas, your statues and pictures, at a higher price than the welfare of your country; if you wish to preserve those possessions, of whatever kind they are, to which you are attached; if you wish to secure quiet for the enjoyment of your pleasures, arouse yourselves, and act in defense of your country. We are not now debating on the revenues, or on injuries done to our allies, but our liberty and our life is at stake."
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Got it! I’m always surprised by how relevant ancient quotations can be to our current situations.
Perfect choice for Independence Day posting.
What particularly impresses me about this quote is how applicable it is to people om either side of the political spectrum. Anyome with the Roman’s degree of concern could identify with it.
What a complicated marital life, seems he took freedom to include ridding himslef of unwanted spouses.