Quote of the Day: peace abroad and troubles at home

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“With the ending of hostilities the position in Rome with regard to supplies became easier. Grain was imported from Campania and most people, now that the threat of famine had passed, brought out what they had hoarded. Peace and plenty were accompanied, however, by a return of popular discontent, and, troubles abroad having ceased, fresh causes for them were sought at home.”

-- Titus Livy. “The Early History of Rome.”

Is this persistent trade-off based on the need to survive, e.g. as described by Taleb?

“Faced by this storm the consuls quickly realized the insecurity of high position unsupported by force. ”