Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
LIVYFriendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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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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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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