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Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.

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Change Men Resistance
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God Greatness Love
But I like not these great successes of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.
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Chance Circumstances Men Philosophy
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Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.

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