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.
LIVYShared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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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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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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