Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVYIn 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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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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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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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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Woe to the conquered.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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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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