Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states.
DEMOSTHENESWhat we wish, that we readily believe.
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It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
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Clouds cannot cover secret places, nor denials conceal truth.
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Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
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A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.
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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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We believe whatever we want to believe.
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To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach.
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Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.
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Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!
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One believes in what one wants to believe in.
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Every dictator is an enemy of freedom, an opponent of law.
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The fact speak for 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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Everything great is not always good, but all good things, are great.
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All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action.
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