On the record44 BC
The wise man, therefore, will not think of doing any such thing for the sake of his country; no more will his country consent to have it done for her.
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Cicero
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Editor's note · Context
Expanding on the limits of duty, Cicero states that a wise individual would not commit immoral acts for the state, nor would the state demand such actions.
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