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The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces of architecture, their amphitheaters, for wild beasts to fight in
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"The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces of architecture, their amphitheaters, for wild beasts to fight in"

- Voltaire

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This quote by Voltaire speaks to the grandeur and aspiration of the ancient Roman civilization. It highlights the fact that the Romans wanted to invest a great deal of time and resources into creating some of their most remarkable architectural feats, such as amphitheaters, for the function of hosting wild animal fights. This speaks to the Romans' gratitude for home entertainment and their willingness to go to terrific lengths to provide it. It also speaks to their engineering prowess, as amphitheaters were complex structures that required a great deal of skill and understanding to construct. This quote works as a reminder of the remarkable achievements of the ancient Romans and their dedication to offering entertainment for their citizens.

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Voltaire This quote is written / told by Voltaire between November 21, 1694 and May 30, 1778. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 130 other quotes.

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