Seneca: The customs of that most criminal nation have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The co

The customs of that most criminal nation have gained such strength that they hav — Seneca

The customs of that most criminal nation have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.

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