Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero, 55

The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.


The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refill

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced budget and replenishing the Treasury. It calls for reducing public debt and for the need to control and regulate the arrogance of those in power. It also states that assistance provided to foreign lands should be limited to prevent financial strain on Rome. The quote suggests that people should be encouraged to work instead of relying solely on public aid, underlining the significance of self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

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Welfare
By Marcus Tullius Cicero, 55
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