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Phaedrus

An alliance with a powerful person is never safe.

Power

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When you team up with someone who has a lot of power, you risk being hurt or betrayed because their strength can make them unpredictable or self-interested. Their power gives them the ability to turn against you whenever it suits their needs, making the partnership unstable.

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