[SeeSharp]

One thing about the Romans is that they weren’t vandals, no pun. Wherever they went they built things.

Well yes and no. Wasn't it Bodica who said of the Romans "they make a desert and call it peace"?

[MrsEmmaPeel]

No. You are referring to "ubi solitudinem faciunt, pacem appellant." Everywhere they create desolation and call it peace. Its from Chapter 30 of Tactitus' work Agricola

Tacitus' is quoting Galgacus, a Briton, and his impression of the Roman army in an attempt to inspire the Britons to fight off the invaders.