They are a very barbarous people, and they have no learning or civility, but live in a wild and savage manner.
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General description of certain groups in 'The Travels of Marco Polo'
c. 1298-1299
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"These people are very lazy, and they do no work, but live by plunder and robbery."
Controversial"They have no pity or compassion, and they rejoice in the sufferings of others."
Controversial"They are a very superstitious people, and they consult diviners and soothsayers in all their affairs."
Controversial"They are a very simple people, and they believe everything that is told to them, however incredible."
Controversial"The women of Tibet are very loose in their morals, and it is no shame to them to have many husbands."
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