Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!
νικῴη δ᾿ ὅ τι πᾶσιν μέλλει συνοίσειν.
Original text (Ancient Greek)
Original text (Ancient Greek)
Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
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