Quote by Juvenal

Two things only the people desire: bread, and the circus games.

Two things only the people desire: bread, and the circus gam

Summary

This quote suggests that people have basic needs and desires that can be simplified to two things: sustenance (bread) and entertainment (circus games). It implies that the common masses are primarily concerned with satisfying their basic physical needs and being entertained. The quote highlights the simplicity and limited scope of the desires of ordinary people, perhaps suggesting the idea that societal distractions like spectacles and entertainment are used to keep the masses content and diverted from more profound contemplation or critical thinking.

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