War and peace · Atlas

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On the ChersoneseClassical · Greek

The contested policy frame through which Athens considers Philip's aggression and its own defense.

Nor is his reasoning here either faulty or idle.

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For if Philip can be won over, your share of the compact is ready to hand.

on the chersonese ¶

But in my view it is not to you that they should recommend peace, for you have taken the advice and there you sit:

on the chersonese ¶

To NicoclesClassical · Greek

War and peace are treated through preparedness, avoidance of unjust aggression, security, and honorable risk.

Be warlike in your knowledge of war and in your preparations for it, but peaceful in your avoidance of all unjust aggression.

to nicocles ¶

Put forth every effort to preserve your own and your state’s security, but if you are compelled to risk your life, choose to die with honor rather than to live in shame.

to nicocles ¶

HieroClassical · Greek

The opposition of peace and war, with despotism portrayed as a continual private war and good security as a path to peace.

Then Hiero answered:

chapter 14 ¶

To this Simonides made answer:

chapter 6 ¶

So far, then, both are equally affected by wars.

chapter 2 ¶