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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.

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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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Greatness Man Promise Reward
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
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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Hope Necessary War Weapon
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
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
We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Endurance Ourselves Vice
The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Danger Fear Safety Security
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
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
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Hurt Loss Money Pain Wealth
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Adversity Comfortable Human Survive
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Betray Care End Fake Trust

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