Marcus Aurelius: For 25 years, I have conquered, spilt blood,...

Quote	For 25 years, I have conquered, spilt blood, expanded the empire. Since I became Caesar, I have known four years without war, four years of peace in twenty. And for what? I brought the sword. Nothing more. Copy
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