Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine - An Offer for Greatness
Geiserich:
Ah, the famous bishop they must be really desperate in Hippo to risk the life of their most illustrious citizen. What have you come to ask me?
Augustine:
Nothing I've come only to make you an offer.
Geiserich:
And what could that possibly be?
Augustine:
The chance to become a great king
Geiserich:
I am already king, a king of a great empire!
Augustine:
No, you're just a bandit of a small gang you only fight to increase your wealth what is that if not banditry? Without laws or unifying the people all you rule over is a string of conquered villages. To become a great king it takes more than being able to plunder and pillage, it takes a vision, benevolence, a firm hand that can build as well as destroy.
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