Who said "In the ruins of empires lie the seeds of wisdom."?

This quote is attributed to Alexandre Herculano.

In the ruins of empires lie the seeds of wisdom. - Alexandre Herculano

"In the ruins of empires lie the seeds of wisdom."

Alexandre Herculano Philosophy

Novelist Poet Portuguese 1810–1877

"The past is a prologue to the future."

"Man's greatest enemy is ignorance."

"Freedom is the breath of the soul."

"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."