Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVYSuch is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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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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