On the record44 BC
For to exploit the state for selfish profit is not only immoral; it is criminal, infamous.
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Cicero
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gutenberg.orgCicero: “For to exploit the state for selfish profit is not only immoral; it is criminal, infamous.”
Editor's note · Context
In his discussion of ethical conduct, Cicero unequivocally condemns the act of using public office for personal financial gain, labeling it as a severe moral and legal transgression.
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