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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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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
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Betray Care End Fake Trust
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
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Blind Clear Hurry Man
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
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
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
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
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Better Crime Resistance
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Act Friendship Judgement Word
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Complication Man Nature Reason

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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