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The Angles and Saxons invaded and drove out or killed every inhabitant of Britain and as a result all 'English' people are now (pure?
D ) 'British' people being the Welsh, Scottish and Cornish
It's amazing how many people believe this!
Memmia AKA Joanne Wenlock.
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Quote:An interesting question that might put things into even better perspective is do we have evidence of high level members of Roman society who absolutely destroyed themselves via their attempts at glory. If we do and its more than just a rare random occurance then that would suggest that prestiege was considered much much more important than pure wealth.
I would posit that pure prestige was actually
the main currency in Rome in the first place, rather than pure wealth. Aside from the basic human needs additional money added a dwindling advantage, especially as you say in antiquity; and especially for the Romans. Any further money gained was always gained for an increase in auctoritas, dignitas, etc.
Then there are ethical, non-monetary examples of this pursuit of prestige, e.g. e.g. Cato or Musonius or Curiatus, who pursued prestige as exemplified in honor.
Then again you do have gigantically dignified statesmen like Scipio Africanus receding into absolute obscurity upon their retirement, with no collateral advantages from their life in service...
Multi viri et feminae philosophiam antiquam conservant.
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A misconception that may have been spread by the growing Church. At least I know that I used to think it: On the cross, Jesus was given a drink of sour wine/posca as an act of cruelty.
Kristian D\'\'Amato