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He who marries a beautiful woman in hopes of being happy with her knows not but that even she herself may be the cause of all his uneasinesses.

Xenophon

Early on, you can expect no one to believe in your destiny as much as yourself.
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Believe Destiny Expectation Inspirational Yourself
Well-Trained Personnel Always Come Through in a Pinch.
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Person Training
Nothing that is really good and admirable is granted by the gods to men without some effort and application.
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Effort God Goodness Man
Anything forced is not beautiful.
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Beautiful Force One Liner
And in general, every ordinance made without the consent of those who are to obey it, is a violence rather than a law.
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Democracy Law Politics Violence
We call a Man ungrateful, answered who having received a kindness, does not return the like, if occasion off ere.
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Gratitude Kindness Man
No human being will ever know the truth, for even if they happened to say it by chance, they would not know they had done so.
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Human Philosophy Truth
Self-confidence should always ride side by side with a strong sense of humility.
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Confidence Strong
And even as you’re working to ensure the health of your army, you must remember to take care of your own.
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Care Health Remember Yourself
In the Face of Danger, Be Eager, Not Intimidated.
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Danger Quick Scare
Most of us are always trying to increase our wealth, but you and your officers seem far more concerned with perfecting your souls.
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Ourselves Perfection Rich Soul Yourself
Brevity is the soul of command.
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Control One Liner Soul
He who marries a beautiful woman in hopes of being happy with her knows not but that even she herself may be the cause of all his uneasinesses.
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Beautiful Hope Marriage Struggle Woman
Separated from Hellas by more than a thousand miles, they had not even a guide to point the way.
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Distance Guide Separate
Seize the Unexpected Opportunity.
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Expectation Opportunity
Battles are decided more by the morale of the troops than by their bodily strength.
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Battle Body Decision Moral Strength

He who marries a beautiful woman in hopes of being happy with her knows not but that even she herself may be the cause of all his uneasinesses.

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He who marries a beautiful woman in hopes of being happy with her knows not but that even she herself may be the cause of all his uneasinesses.

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