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Cicero, in his treatise De Officiis, argued that leisure was not for indulgence but for refining one’s intellect and character, making individuals better equipped to contribute to the common good. 1.5 This Roman perspective highlights the dual role of leisure: as a personal sanctuary for intellectual pursuits and a public duty to cultivate the virtues necessary for leadership. Roman leisure spaces, such as libraries, bathhouses, and forums, were designed to foster both private reflection...