Who said "The empire stands on the backs of soldiers and slaves."?

This quote is attributed to Domitian.

The empire stands on the backs of soldiers and slaves. - Domitian

"The empire stands on the backs of soldiers and slaves."

Domitian War

Emperor Ancient Rome 51–96

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