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For harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.

Sallust

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Sallust
Ancient Roman Historian
Ancient Roman Military Personnel
Ancient Roman Politician
Poet
Politician
Writer
Gaius Sallustius Crispus
Harmony
Small
Makes
States
Great
Mightiest
Undermines
Discord
Empires

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