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I am not carrying on a war of extermination against the Romans. I am contending for honour and empire. My ancestors yielded to Roman valour. I am endeavouring that others, in their turn, will be obliged to yield to my good fortune, and my valour.

— Hannibal Hannibal : Enemy of Rome (1992)

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God has given to man no sharper spur to victory than contempt of death.

Let us ease the Roman people of their continual care, who think it long to await the death of an old man.

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