Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Sovereignty over any foreign land is insecure.

Sovereignty over any foreign land is insecure.

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This quote suggests that possessing authority over another country or foreign territory is never completely secure. It implies that maintaining control and dominance over foreign lands is a challenging and precarious task, subject to potential instability or resistance. It reflects the idea that gaining sovereignty over another nation is not a guarantee of ongoing control, and that conflicts, uprisings, or external influences can undermine the stability and security of such power.

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