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if you can't beat them, join them

If your adversaries are stronger than yourself, it is better to join the adversaries.
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Submitted on September 25, 2011

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αν δεν μπορείτε να τους νικήσετε, εγγραφείτε μαζί τους

als je ze niet kunt verslaan, sluit je dan bij ze aan

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