Because they were wicked intelligent and their idea's gave birth to one of the most effective (in it's times, notice the problems as we have strayed and time has elapsed) and brilliant forms of government ever concieved. Also the influence they had on the world and how countries have modeled off their ideas. In short how they changed the name of the game of politics, government, liberty, etc... they are an authority.
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To win a war you must serve no master but your ambition.
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