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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Action Desire Eyes Glory History
He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune’s breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.
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Adversity Fortune Himself Man True
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.
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Law Oneself Possible Satisfaction
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Bad Beginning End One Liner
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain
I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Advice Care Listening Man Myself Oneself Problem Thinking

In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

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