Quote by Samuel Johnson

Extended empires are like expanded gold, exchanging solid strength for feeble splendor.

Extended empires are like expanded gold, exchanging solid st

Summary

This quote suggests that while extended empires may appear impressive and opulent, their strength and power become diluted as they expand. The comparison to gold implies that as an empire expands, its solidity and stability diminish, and it becomes more vulnerable. This can be seen as a critique of excessive expansionism, highlighting the trade-off between territorial expansion and the sustainability and security of a strong and coherent empire.

By Samuel Johnson

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