Papinian
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"That it was easier to commit than to justify a parricide," was the glorious reply of Papinian; who did not hesitate between the loss of life and that of honor.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 by Milman, Henry Hart
Papinian and Ulpian, the two foremost jurists of the reigns of Septimius and Alexander Severus, bear a reputation as high as that of any of their illustrious predecessors.
From Latin Literature by Mackail, J. W. (John William)
Among the most learned jurists of this era, were Caius Papinian, and Ulpian.
From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park
Perhaps, if the preceptors and friends of Cicero were still alive, our candor would acknowledge that, except in purity of language, their intrinsic merit was excelled by the school of Papinian and Ulpian.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
The ground on which a sacred building is erected remains sacred even after the destruction of the building, as was declared also by Papinian.
From The Institutes of Justinian by Moyle, John Baron
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