The "Imperial Cycle" of history is a model that is put forth to try and explain the history of empires or other great states. But if no predator or scavenger consumes it in the dark, at dawn it rises again, rejuvenated and strong. When night falls, it succumbs to sickness, writhing in agony as it rots alive. At sunset, its teeth are dull, it forgets its courage, and it squanders its hard-won riches for fleeting moments of pleasure. At noon, it rests on its treasures, at the height of its strength and wisdom, still brave enough to defend what it has acquired. ![]() ![]() In the morning, it awakes full of ambition, with a courageous heart and sharp teeth, so it can take everything it desires.
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