Theodor Mommsen Quote

An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them


Vol. 3, pg. 20, translated by W.P. Dickson - The History of Rome 1854-6


An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them

An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them

An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them

An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them