Possibly, too, by dragging it out of the nerveless inertia in which it now rests we may only consolidate its forces.

Its malice is great; if we attack it, it will defend itself.

It makes bad laws which hardly affect us; if it is frightened it will make terrible ones against us.

Let us not lightly engage in an adventure in which we may get fleeced.

You think the opportunity a good one.