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Heinrich Heine

If the Romans had been obliged to learn Latin, they would never have found time to conquer the world.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Heine is saying that the Romans already spoke Latin naturally, so they didn’t have to spend time learning it. This saved them time and effort, allowing them to focus on expanding their empire instead.

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