Quote by Themistocles

The Athenians govern the Greeks; I govern the Athenians; you, my wife, govern me; your son governs you.

The Athenians govern the Greeks; I govern the Athenians; you

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This quote suggests a hierarchical system of governance based on different levels of authority and control. It implies that the Athenians, as a collective, have authority over the Greeks as a whole. In this system, the speaker claims to govern the Athenians, while their wife governs them, and their son governs the wife. The quote highlights the idea of power dynamics within relationships and implies a chain of command or influence where each individual exercises control over the next.

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