I came across this passage by Aulus Gelius (AD 125-180) in his work, Attic Nights (Noctus Atticae).
In so doing they show the same madness as those who strive by evil devices to cause abortion of the fetus itself which they have conceived, in order that their beauty may not be spoiled by the weight of the burden they bear and by the labour of parturition. (12.1.1)
Compare that with today, where such a concern for appearance is considered a valid reason for abortion. We've really lost the moral sense that people once knew.
It kind of makes you wonder when comparing ancient Rome with modern America – why is it ancient Rome that is considered the vicious and cruel society and America is considered the enlightened society?
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