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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.

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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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Difficult Intelligence Nature Ourselves Way
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
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
Woe to the conquered.
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Conquer One Liner Win
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
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Complication Man Nature Reason
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
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
It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Fortune Herself Money Trust Wealth
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity

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