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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.

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In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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Ability Domination Freedom Humble Nature People
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Hurt Loss Money Pain Wealth
Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Complication Man Nature Reason
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Enemy Friendship Immortal Truth
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Better God Peace Safety Victory
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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Best Garden Government Rule Talk
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Honor Journey Path Safety
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
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Ourselves Place Upset War
He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman

A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.

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