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

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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
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
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Action Appearance Bold Brave Courage Himself Hope Inspirational Person Reality War
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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Greatness One Liner Ourselves Terrorism
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
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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Difficult Easy Fortune Greatness Leaving Moments
Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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Law Limitation Strong Weakness
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Endurance Ourselves Vice
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War

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

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