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.
DEMOSTHENESWhat we wish, that we readily believe.
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Small opportunities often presage great enterprises.
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Nothing is more easy than to deceive one’s self, as our affections are subtle persuaders.
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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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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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By persistent labor man may attain to all excellence.
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Every dictator is an enemy of freedom, an opponent of law.
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It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
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Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states.
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Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
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We believe whatever we want to believe.
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All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action.
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Nothing is easier than self-deceit.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.
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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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