Power quote by Phaedrus

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An alliance with a powerful person is never safe
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"An alliance with a powerful person is never safe"

- Phaedrus

About this Quote

This quote by Phaedrus is a warning versus forming alliances with powerful individuals. It suggests that such alliances are not secure and can be easily broken. This is since powerful people are frequently driven by their own interests and can be unpredictable. They might use their power to manipulate or exploit their allies, and even turn against them. Moreover, powerful individuals frequently have numerous opponents, and their allies may become targets of their opponents. For that reason, forming an alliance with a powerful person can be dangerous and might not remain in one's benefits. It is much better to be careful and believe carefully prior to entering into such an alliance.

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This quote is written / told by Phaedrus between 15 BC and 50 AC. He/she was a famous Poet from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Power. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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