Translation of selected sections of Sallust

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[[deletion]] [[unclear]] own say [[/deletion]] In regard to punishment, I can say what is the true state of the case; in grief & misery, death is a respite, not a torment; it removes all our cares; beyond that, there is no room for care, nor for joy. But, ^ [[addition]] [[deletion]] so by [[/deletion]] [[/addition]] by the Immortal Gods, wherefore did you not make it a part of Your opinion, to have ^ [[addition]] them [[/addition]] scourged ? was it because the Porcian law forbids it ? but other laws, don't give leave that citizens should have their lives taken away; but they may be exiled. Was it because scourging is more grevous than death? but what is cruel, or too grievous against men who are convicted of so great a crime?


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