Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
LIVYDignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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From abundance springs safety.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Such 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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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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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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