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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.

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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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Action Desire Eyes Glory History
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
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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Leaving War Weapon Word
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Better Crime Resistance
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.
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Discover God Independent Myself Pieces Power Reality Success Thinking Wait
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
Adversity makes men remember God.
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Adversity God Hard Time Man One Liner Remember
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Beginning Greatness Growth Humble Transformation
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
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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Enemy Fear Leadership Man View
He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune’s breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.
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Adversity Fortune Himself Man True
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Blessing Funny Goodness Man Money Time
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return

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