But if any among you thinks that Philip will maintain his power by having occupied forts and havens and the like, this is a mistake.… Impossible is it, impossible, Athenians, to acquire a solid power by injustice and perjury and falsehood.
Sumner argues that true power cannot be maintained through injustice and deceit, referencing the Athenians.
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