Carthage

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1. Carthage - Noun

2. Carthage - Proper noun

Meaning

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed. Cato the Elder

For sorrow is our joy, And joy our greatest sorrow. Elissa dies tonight, And Carthage flames tomorrow. Nahum Tate

Great Carthage low in ashes cold doth lie, Her ruins poor the herbs in height scant pass, So cities fall, so perish kingdoms high, Their pride and pomp lies hid in sand and grass: Then why should mortal man repine to die, Whose life, is air; breath, wind; and body, glass? Torquato Tasso

[Footnote] Carthage was governed by its rich men and was therefore a plutocracy. Rome was also governed by its rich men and was therefore a republic. Will Cuppy

Carthage must be destroyed. Latin Proverb

Carthage didn't raise up in only one day. Esperanto Proverb

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