I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
LIVYTreachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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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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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities 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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We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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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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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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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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