Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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The sinews of war are infinite money.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Money is a crucial and endless resource for sustaining warfare.
This quote suggests that financial resources are essential to the conduct and continuation of war. It implies that without sufficient funding, military efforts can falter, highlighting the importance of economic power in geopolitical conflicts.
Themes
WarMoneyResourcesPoliticsPower
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about military funding, one might quote Cicero to emphasize the importance of financial backing.
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