Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay

The reluctant obedience of distant provinces generally costs more than it The Territory is worth. Empires which branch out widely are often more flourishing for a little timely pruning.

The reluctant obedience of distant provinces generally costs

Summary

This quote suggests that maintaining control over distant and reluctant territories can be costly and burdensome for empires. It implies that it may be more beneficial for empires to focus on nurturing and developing prosperous regions, rather than extending their power into far-flung provinces that are difficult to govern. The idea of "timely pruning" refers to the notion that periodically reducing or letting go of some of these distant territories can actually contribute to the overall success and prosperity of the empire.

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