This example of Rome, which has been derived from the most ancient times, and the most flourishing period of the Roman Empire, (but not of the Roman agriculture,) may serve as a great caution to all governments not to attempt to feed the people out of the hands of the magistrates.
This quote serves as a cautionary note to governments about the risks of controlling food supply through bureaucratic means.
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