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Duty to Country Reigns Over Private Interest in Roman Wisdom
The text argues that leaders should fear not the desk or blood but consult fate itself and endure hardship for public safety. It contrasts harmony and public spirit with faction and indolence, urging governors and people to align obedience with duty. It cites Tully on preferring public service over private gain and asserts Romans advanced by steadfast counsels, popular approval, and disciplined officers.
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Tully
Ars
Commonwealth