It is then a fallacy to flatter ourselves with the reflection that the barbarians are still far from us; for if there be some nations which allow civilization to be torn from their grasp, there are others who trample it themselves under their feet.
Ez da, ordea, lasaitu behar barbaroak oraindik gugandik urruti daudela pentsatuz; zeren eta, jakintzargia eskuetatik ken diezaieten uzten duten herri batzuk badiren arren, badira beste batzuk beren oinpean itotzen dutenak.