Agriculture Quotes
I had a good mind to discontinue permanently the supply of grain to the city, reliance on which had discouraged Italian agriculture, but refrained because some politician would be bound one day to revive the dole as a means of ingratiating himself with the people.
"I had a good mind to discontinue permanently the supply of grain to the city, reliance on which had discouraged Italian agriculture, but refrained because some politician would be bound one day to revive the dole as a means of ingratiating himself with the people."— Augustus
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Meaning of this quote
The ruler weighs public grain support against political and agricultural concerns.
Key takeaway:
Examine the consequences of a public policy.
Origin of the quote
Original publication not established.
Who actually said this?
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