[Age of Reason]

Every great empire becomes a victim of its own success.

Spoiled by luxury, the population becomes soft in body and mind, while believing itself enlightened when it is really deluded.

Just examine history: it’s the same pattern every time.

[Red Steel]

You noticed that too? /sarc

I use the common vernacular by calling it the wussification of society.

[Smokin' Joe]

Every great empire becomes a victim of its own success. Spoiled by luxury, the population becomes soft in body and mind, while believing itself enlightened when it is really deluded. Just examine history: it’s the same pattern every time.

Yep. Bears repeating in words, 'cause empires have done it often enough.