We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies.
Our interests are eternal and perpetual;
and those interests it is our duty to follow.
LORD PALMERSTON
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A quote by a British statesman that applies well beyond politics and is often quoted as “there are no eternal allies and no eternal enemies, only eternal interests”.
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