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If, indeed, your enemy is stronger than you are, you must take what he gives you.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “If, indeed, your enemy is stronger than you are, you must take what he gives you.”
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This quote illustrates the pragmatic approach of accepting terms when faced with a stronger opponent.
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