“The Germans show no mercy towards women who prostitute their chastity. ... No one in Germany finds vice amusing, or finds it acceptable to seduce and to be seduced. ... Even more impressive is the practice in which only virgins of both sexes are allowed to marry”

“The marriage code is strict and honorable among the Germans and no virtue of their morality deserves higher praise than this. The men are unique among nations in being satisfied with only one wife. ... This is how the Germans live surrounded by virtue and chastity. ... Adultery is extremely rare, especially considering the size of their population.”

“The Germans have never tainted their blood by intermarriage with other nations. They are a distinct race, of pure blood and unmixed, unique and unlike any other nation because of this, their physical characteristics are the same among them, despite having such a large population: eyes intense and blue, golden hair, tall and strong bodies.”

- “Germania” by Tacitus, written 89 AD