Quote by Tacitus

The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms. Armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes.

The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms. Armies

Summary

This quote by Edmund Burke highlights the interconnectedness between a nation's security, military, and finances. It suggests that without a strong military force, a country's peace cannot be guaranteed. However, maintaining an effective army requires funding, which can only come from taxes. In essence, it implies that a nation must be willing to invest in its defense and allocate resources for security in order to maintain stability and protect its interests.

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Taxation

By Tacitus

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