History of the Peloponnesian War

nor ought we to be worse thought of by any one for revolting from them in the time of their peril, when we were honoured by them in time of peace.

" For it is on the justice and goodness of our cause that we will first address you, especially as we are requesting the favour of your alliance; knowing that neither friendship between individuals, nor league between communities, is ever lasting, unless [*]( According to Göller, φίλοι is understood after γίγνοιτο; according to Poppo φιλία καὶ κοινωνία before it. I prefer the former construction.) they formed the connexion with an appearance of good principle towards each other, and were of congenial dispositions in other respects; for from difference of feelings difference of conduct also arises.