Who said "The sea taught me that true power knows when to retreat."?

This quote is attributed to Hadrian.

The sea taught me that true power knows when to retreat. - Hadrian

"The sea taught me that true power knows when to retreat."

Hadrian Wisdom

Emperor Ancient Rome 76–138

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