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A friend of mine told me its because Italians lacked the qualities that made the Roman people create the one of if not the greatest civilizations in the history of the world:
1)Industriousness
2)Stoicism
3)Frugality
4)Toughness
5)Discipline
6)Militarism
and above all:
7)Willingness to sacrifice everything(including one's self and one's entire family) for the country.
Is my friend right?If not,then what are the reasons why Italy not able to replicate its former glory upon unification as a country? Why does the center of the former uncontested champion of Europe today such a weak country?