No, it was fate that chose us to civilize the world. And we have. Our roads and ships connect every corner of the earth. Roman law, architecture, literature are the glory of the human race.
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Judah Ben-Hur: If I cannot persuade them, that does not mean I will help you... murder them. Besides, you must understand this, Messala. I believe in the past of my people, *and* in their future.Messala: Future? You are a conquered people!Judah Ben-Hur: You may conquer the land; you may slaughter the people. But that is not the end. We will rise again.
Battle speed!... Attack speed!... Ramming speed!
Servant: For the Tribune. With the compliments of Quintus Arrius. He awaits your pleasure.Messala: The consul here?Servant: It is Quintus Arrius the Younger, tribune.Messala: Thank him. Bring him to me.Drusus: I didn't know the consul had a son.Messala: I've heard of the young Arrius. He's a champion of the great circus. Why is he here presenting me with gifts?Drusus: Perhaps he will race against you in the games.Messala: Look.Drusus: It's magnificent.Messala: And from a man I've never met!Judah Ben-Hur: You're wrong, Messala.
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