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

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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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Best Garden Government Rule Talk
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Betray Care End Fake Trust
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
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
Woe to the conquered.
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Conquer One Liner Win
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Better God Peace Safety Victory
Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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Enemy Fear Leadership Man View
No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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Enough Law People
Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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Ability Domination Freedom Humble Nature People
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Appearance Attraction Deep Fake Wisdom
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Enemy Friendship Immortal Truth
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Beginning Greatness Growth Humble Transformation

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