When you say"sort of hercules in strength, and also in weakness" what kind of literary divice is that?

It would be, I think, irony.

- the mistakes that have been done in the past will repeat themselves

- you will trust all the wrong people

kenny´s more than 25 years of relevant public service. in the army for two decades, as official representative for four years, and now for the department of state, as ambassador. this career clearly demonstrates great capacities in the public sector.