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In proportion as they quarrel with each other they will draw closer to us.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “In proportion as they quarrel with each other they will draw closer to us.”
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This statement suggests that political rivalries can inadvertently strengthen alliances among opposing groups.
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