On the recordc. 349 BC
When this has been secured, one may look out for revenge on Philip; but before we lay the foundation right, I deem it idle to talk about the end.
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Speaking on military strategy, he emphasizes the necessity of securing immediate objectives before contemplating long-term retribution.
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