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“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”

Quote by Tacitus

Book:The Annals of Imperial Rome

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The Annals of Imperial Rome

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Tacitus

Tacitus, born in 56 AD and died in 117 AD, was a renowned Roman historian of the ancient period. His works are known for their rigorous factual recording and profound critical analysis, with 'The Annals' and 'The Histories' being significant sources for the study of the early history of the Roman Empire. more

“Who said the British empire was gone?! When I travel around the world and see and hear the English language everywhere, I know that the empire on which the sun never sets, is still alive. It never died. It continued to exist, but in a different shape, its language, English, which has become the global language.”

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Author:Mouloud Benzadi

“Everyone is by absolute natural right the master of his own thoughts, and thus utter failure will attend any attempt in a commonwealth to force men to speak only as prescribed by the sovereign despite their different and opposing opinions.”

Politics Force Liberty Opinion Theology Freedom Of Speech Legislation Freedom Of Thought Commonwealth Spinozism Natural Right

Book:Theological-Political Treatise

Source: Theological-Political Treatise

“Los buenos actos resuenan a nuestro paso, mucho tiempo después de que hayamos olvidado haberlos realizado.”

Peace Altruism Commonwealth

Book:Abundance

Source: Abundance

“The QSMV Dominion Monarch was launched in 1938 to be a luxury passenger liner. Designed with refrigerated cargo holds, she was built to connect Great Britain with other Commonwealth countries. At that time, “The Sun Never Set on the British Empire!” When World War II erupted, the Dominion Monarch was commandeered by the Crown, painted grey and served as a British Troop Ship for the duration of the war. After the war she was the ship that carried Adeline and her daughters back to South Africa. The Dominion Monarch was released from Government service on July 21, 1947 and was restored to being the magnificent ocean liner she was intended to be. The ship later served as a floating hotel for the Century Exposition in Seattle, Washington, before going to the breakers in Japan, on November 25, 1962….”