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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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Leaving War Weapon Word
We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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Direction Feeling Loss Money Privacy
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Danger Fear Safety Security
No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.
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Law Oneself Possible Satisfaction
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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Difficult Easy Fortune Greatness Leaving Moments
This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Action Desire Eyes Glory History
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Fortune Herself Money Trust Wealth
Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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Greatness One Liner Ourselves Terrorism

In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

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