Apicum oblator pauperem vitam sola mercandi actione sustentat; non illi est opificium quaestui, militia commodo, cultura compendio; <ob> hoc ipsum, quod mercennariis prosecutionibus et locaticia fatigatione cognoscitur, fama quidem sua sed facultas crescit aliena.
The bearer of this letter wins a poor livelihood solely by acting as a purchasing-agent; no craft brings him gain, no public service brings him pay, no farm-work a profit. The very fact that he is known for his paid attendances and hired exertions means increasing repute for him, no doubt, but increasing wealth only for others.
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