Panem et Circenses translates into Bread and Circuses. The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore...

Panem et Circenses translates into Bread and Circuses. The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power.
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He could see Bonzos anger growing hot. Hot anger was bad. Enders anger was cold and he could use it. Bonzos was hot and so it used him.
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Panem et Circenses translates into Bread and Circuses. The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power. Orson Scott Card

Panem et Circenses translates into Bread and Circuses. The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power.
Orson Scott Card