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But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.

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It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave.
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Brave Defeat Himself Human Law Nature Reputation Victory
Among intellectual pursuits, one of the most useful is the recording of past events.
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Event Intellectual Past Pursuit
The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.
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Age Fame Luster Virtual Wealth
But the case has proved that to be true which Appius says in his songs, that each man is the maker of his own fate.
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Creator Fate Man Song True
To hope for safety in flight, when you have turned away from the enemy the arms by which the body is defended, is indeed madness. In battle those who are most afraid are always in most danger; but courage is equivalent to rampart.
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Afraid Body Courage Defeat Enemy Equivalent Hope Madness Safety
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
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Angry Doubt Friendship Hate Pity
Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.
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Decay Fall Life Philosophy Rise
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.
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Evaporate Feeling General Move Tears Weakness Word
Each man the architect of his own fate.
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Architect Fate Himself Man
To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.
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Deep Man Poor Power Seek
Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.
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Community Discord Greatness Harmony Oneself Pieces Small
The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of morals.
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Captain Life Moral Rule Soul
Just to stir things up seemed a great reward in itself.
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Greatness Reward
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.
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Friendship Identity Nature
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.
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Beginning Care Execution Zeal
Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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Desire Liberty Master Men

But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.

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But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.

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