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The first task of government

The men who administer public affairs must first of all see that everyone holds onto what is his, and that private men are never deprived of their goods by public men.

Author Greg RavenPosted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Categories socialism, taxationTags Marcus Tullius Cicero

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