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Now, as you have already made up your minds to do right,
you must take care that it is in your power to carry out your purpose; and it
will be in your power, if you are accepted as the common champions of Greek
liberty. But, inevitably, I think, it is very difficult for you to do all that
is required. All other states have only their open enemies to contend with, and
if they can beat them, there is nothing to hinder them from enjoying their
advantage;
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