Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
LIVYThere is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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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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Woe to the conquered.
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