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To Jerry, Dorothy and Barry

“Before the destruction of Carthage, the People and the Senate of Rome together governed the Republic peacefully and with moderation. But when the minds of the people were relieved of that dread, wantonness and arrogance naturally arose, vices which are fostered by prosperity. Thus the peace for which they had longed in time of adversity, after they had gained it proved to be more cruel and bitter than adversity itself. For the nobles began to abuse their position and the people their liberty and every man for himself robbed, pillaged, and plundered.”

—Sallust, The War with Jugurtha