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Procopius, History of the Wars, LCL 107: Procopius III, Books 5-6.15
Translated by H. B. Dewing

Number of quotes: 1


Book ID: 333 Page: 11

Section: 3D2,4B

…in governing his own subjects, he invested himself with all the qualities which appropriately belong to one who is by birth an emperor. For he was exceedingly careful to observe justice, he preserved the laws on a sure basis, he protected the land and kept it safe from the barbarians dwelling round about, and attained the highest possible degree of wisdom and manliness.  And he himself committed scarcely a single act of injustice against his subject, nor would he brook such conduct on the part of anyone else who attempted it....

PJ: the last five words are on page 13.

Quote ID: 7826

Time Periods: 6



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