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The speaker is saying that power alone is not enough to keep an empire strong. Lasting strength depends on understanding other people’s feelings, motives, and perspectives. The quote argues for empathy as a practical necessity, not just a moral ideal.
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Originally said in English.
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About Libba Bray
American writer of young adult novels
Martha Elizabeth “Libba” Bray is an American writer of young adult fiction. She is known for novels such as the Gemma Doyle Trilogy, Going Bovine, Beauty Queens, The Diviners series, and Under the Same Stars. Her work appears across fantasy, satire, and suspense within young adult literature. She is especially recognized for a body of novels that has reached readers through series and stand-alone books alike.
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