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We must first grasp the meaning of kingship. The duty of a king is to save his state from misfortune, to preserve its prosperity, and to raise it to greatness. Such a task requires more than usual wisdom; no athlete needs to train his body as carefully as a king should train his mind, and the prizes to be won by kings are proportionately greater.
Isocrates Cyprian Orations. Edward S. Forster.
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