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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.

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He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Light Move Sea Wind
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Appearance Attraction Deep Fake Wisdom
No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Death End Hide Truth
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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Democracy Freedom People Prison Taste
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Freedom Listening Sweet
Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Complication Man Nature Reason
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Honor Journey Path Safety
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin

Valor is the soldier’s adornment.

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