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[21] For it is a much greater glory to capture the goodwill of cities than their walls1; for achievements like the latter not only engender ill-will, but men attribute the credit for them to your armies; yet if you are able to win friendships and goodwill, all will praise the wisdom shown by you.
1 For this sentiment cf. Isoc. 5.68.