A nation cannot survive treason from within
Posted by: Josef EssbergerCicero opines on treachery
A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself.
― Marcus Tullius Cicero
Posted by Josef Essberger August 2024
Contributor: Josef Essberger, founder of EnglishClub. Originally from London, England, Josef is the author of several books for learners of English including English Prepositions List and Learn English in 7.One comment
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Alex Case says:
This seems at the very least an overexaggeration. All countries have at least some traitors such as double agents, and most or all of those countries at least “survive”.