The pursuit of pleasure without purpose leads to the ruin of... - Suetonius

This quote is attributed to Suetonius.

"The pursuit of pleasure without purpose leads to the ruin of nations."

Suetonius Happiness

Historian Biographer Ancient Rome 69–122

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