"En oposición a los políticos que nos cubrieron de vergüenza y oprobio se levantan los literatos que prometen lustre y nombradía. Después de los bárbaros que hirieron con la espada vienen los hombres cultos que desean civilizar con la pluma."

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In opposition to the politicians who covered us in shame and opprobrium, the men of letters rise up, who promise luster and renown. After the barbarians who wounded with the sword come the cultured men who desire to civilize with the pen.