This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
LIVYThe result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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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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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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