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75.
Surely, Lacedaemonians, neither by the
patriotism that we displayed at that crisis, nor by the wisdom of our
counsels, do we merit our extreme unpopularity with the Hellenes, not at
least unpopularity for our empire.
[2]
That empire we acquired by no violent means, but because you were unwilling
to prosecute to its conclusion the war against the barbarian, and because
the allies attached themselves to us and spontaneously asked us to assume
the command.
[3]
And the nature of the case first compelled us to advance our empire to its
present height; fear being our principal motive, though honor and interest afterwards came
in.
[4]
And at last, when almost all hated us, when some had already revolted and
had been subdued, when you had ceased to be the friends that you once were,
and had become objects of suspicion and dislike, it appeared no longer safe
to give up our empire; especially as all who left us would fall to you.
[5]
And no one can quarrel with a people for making, in matters of tremendous
risk, the best provision that it can for its interest.
Thucydides. The Peloponnesian War. London, J. M. Dent; New York, E. P. Dutton. 1910.
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- W. W. How, J. Wells, A Commentary on Herodotus, 6.13
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