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Moreover, it can be shown by mere human reasoning that it is extremely
injurious and dangerous to permit the intimacy of a prominent statesman with men
whose purposes are at variance with those of the people. If you will consider by
what means Philip acquired his political supremacy and performed his most signal
achievements, you will find that it was by buying treachery from willing
sellers, and by corrupting leading politicians and stimulating their ambition.
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