Adversity makes men remember God.
LIVYWe survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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