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Greater is our terror of the unknown.

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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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Bold Choice Difficult Hard Time Safety
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
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
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
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
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
From abundance springs safety.
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Material Safety Spring Wealth
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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Business Eyes People Prosperity
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
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
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right

Greater is our terror of the unknown.

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