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“Reply to the Thebans[Philip, King of Macedonia, to the Council and People of Thebes, greeting.—I have
received your letter, in which you renew goodwill and peace with me. I
understand, however, that the Athenians are displaying the utmost eagerness
in their desire to win your acceptance of their overtures. Now formerly I
used to blame you for a tendency to put faith in their hopes and to adopt
their policy; but now I am glad to learn that you have preferred to be at
peace with me rather than to adopt the opinions of others. Especially do I
commend you for forming a safer judgement on these matters and for retaining
your goodwill toward us, which I expect will be of no small advantage to
you, if you adhere to this purpose. Farewell.]”
Demosthenes. Demosthenes with an English translation by C. A. Vince, M. A. and J. H. Vince, M.A. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1926.
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