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They want the offices he has in his gift, and when his friends are scattered and overthrown they will have him at their mercy.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “They want the offices he has in his gift, and when his friends are scattered and overthrown they will have him at their…”
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This quote reflects Alexander's view on the opportunistic nature of political allies seeking power at the expense of loyalty.
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