For, without any conflict with nature's laws, it is granted that everybody may prefer to secure for himself rather than for his neighbour what is essential for the conduct of life; but nature's laws do forbid us to increase our means, wealth, and resources by despoiling others.
Cicero distinguishes between legitimate self-interest and the morally forbidden act of enriching oneself by harming others, grounded in natural law.
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