It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
DEMOSTHENESIt is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.
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There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots – suspicion.
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What we wish, that we readily believe.
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Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
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It is impossible for men engaged in low and groveling pursuits to have noble and generous sentiments. A man’s thought must always follow his employment.
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Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master
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Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.
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What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice.
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Nothing is easier than self-deceit.
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Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!
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Nothing is so easy as to deceive oneself; for what we wish, we readily believe.
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The fact speak for themselves.
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What a man wishes, he will believe.
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One believes in what one wants to believe in.
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No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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