The demands of internal growth are incomparably more important to us... than the need for any external expansion of our power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Internal development is prioritized over expanding power externally.
- In plain terms
- Growing from within is more important than gaining external power.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on internal strength rather than external conquest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is internal growth always sufficient for survival?
- When does external power become necessary?
Another view
External expansion might be necessary for security in some contexts.
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