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The most important civic duty of a citizen of ancient Greece or ancient Rome was to put the welfare of the state ahead of personal welfare or personal gain. The noblest actions were those which benefited the state.

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the civic duties of the ancient Romans was the responsibilities that free citizens had to their country.

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