Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.
DEMOSTHENESAs a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.
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Success has a great tendency to conceal and throw a veil over the evil deeds of men.
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The fact speak for themselves.
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Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
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It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
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We believe whatever we want to believe.
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It 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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Nothing is more easy than to deceive one’s self, as our affections are subtle persuaders.
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What we wish, that we readily believe.
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Everything great is not always good, but all good things, are great.
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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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What a man wishes, he will believe.
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The man who is in the highest state of prosperity, and who thinks his fortune is most secure, knows not if it will remain unchanged till the evening.
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As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.
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The man who has received a benefit ought always to remember it, but he who has granted it ought to forget the fact at once.
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The man who flies shall fight again.
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