Claudius Claudianus Quotes

The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.

Claudius Claudianus

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• The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.

  

  Claudius Claudianus
  • People
  • Justice
  • Laws