Oscar WildeIn war, the strong make slaves of the weak, and in peace the rich makes slaves of the poor.
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During the late Roman Empire, the government would often give land to poor people who were willing to serve in the army. These men, or slaves, were then given the job of raising money and grain for the army and were forced to pay a tax of their own earnings. The rich made slaves of the poor.
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