then the destruction of this moral fiber proved to be one of the important causes of the fall of Rome. As Sallust wrote, "Honor and modesty, all laws divine and human, were equally disregarded in a spirit of recklessness and intemperance (183)." This is a dramatic change from the previous quote in which he describes Rome as extremely virtuous. This dramatic change in Rome's culture, according to him, is one of the main causes of Rome's fall. He argued that the younger generation was too lazy and often took things for granted (204). This, in combination with all of Rome's other moral issues, Sallust argues, was a large part of Rome's decline, while conversely its opposite was a major cause of Rome's rise.

Topic > then the destruction of this moral fiber proved to be one of the important causes of the fall of Rome. As Sallust wrote, "Honor and modesty, all laws divine and human, were equally disregarded in a spirit of recklessness and intemperance (183)." This is a dramatic change from the previous quote in which he describes Rome as extremely virtuous. This dramatic change in Rome's culture, according to him, is one of the main causes of Rome's fall. He argued that the younger generation was too lazy and often took things for granted (204). This, in combination with all of Rome's other moral issues, Sallust argues, was a large part of Rome's decline, while conversely its opposite was a major cause of Rome's rise.