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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]

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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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Brave Chance Coward Rule Service
Conspicuous by his absence.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Control Criticise Knows May Paranoia Success
Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Body Change Growth Idea Innovation Nature Success
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Animal Bravery Coward Despair Fear Fortune Low Shameful Stupid War
A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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Desire Implant Men Nature One Liner Oppression Resist
Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Acknowledge Appreciate Deserve May Resentment Shows
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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