In the matter of dress one should always keep below one’s ability.
BARON DE MONTESQUIEU
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The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests.
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Great commanders write their actions with simplicity; because they receive more glory from facts than from words.
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To lend money without interest, is certainly an action laudable and extremely good; but it is obvious, that it is only a counsel of religion, and not a civil law.
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