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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Greatness Man Promise Reward
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
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
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Death End Hide Truth
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman
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
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
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
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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Bold Choice Difficult Hard Time Safety
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

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

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