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Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.

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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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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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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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Law Limitation Strong Weakness
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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Blame Clever Man People Smart
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
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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Law Limitation Strong Weakness
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion

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