Quote by Juvenal

Now we suffer the evils of a long peace; luxury more cruel than war broods over us and avenges a conquered world.

Now we suffer the evils of a long peace; luxury more cruel t

Summary

This quote suggests that after a prolonged period of peace, society has become accustomed to a life of luxury, which is portrayed as more oppressive and destructive than the horrors of war. It implies that excessive indulgence and materialism have taken hold, leading to the downfall of a once victorious civilization. The quote serves as a critique of complacency and the negative consequences of an excess-driven society.

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