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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.

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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Beginning Greatness Growth Humble Transformation
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Death End Hide Truth
We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Endurance Ourselves Vice
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.
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Action Appearance Bold Brave Courage Himself Hope Inspirational Person Reality War
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
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
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
Prosperity engenders sloth.
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One Liner Prosperity
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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Difficult Easy Fortune Greatness Leaving Moments
It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Fortune Herself Money Trust Wealth
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
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Bad Beginning End One Liner

The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.

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