In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
LIVYMany things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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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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Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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