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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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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
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 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
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Control Greatness Himself Intellectual Judgement Luck Moments
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Blessing Funny Goodness Man Money Time
Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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Hope Necessary War Weapon
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 less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Danger Fear Safety Security
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman
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
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Bond Nature Relationship Unity

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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