But as the power of Hellas grew, and the acquisition of wealth became more an objective, the revenues of the states increasing, tyrannies were established almost everywhere..
Thucydides
The growth of the power of Athens, and the alarm which this inspired in Sparta, made war inevitable.
growth power war
acquisition wealth power
When one is deprived of one's liberty, one is right in blaming not so much the man who puts the shackles on as the one who had the power to prevent him, but did not use it.
rights liberty man power
They stood where they stood by the power of the sword.
power
Abstinence from all injustice to other first-rate powers is a greater tower of strength than anything that can be gained by the sacrifice of permanent tranquillity for an apparent temporary advantage.
strength power
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