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That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.

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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Death End Hide Truth
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Light Move Sea Wind
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Betray End Fake Trust
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
LIVY

Excellence Maturity Time
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
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
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
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Control Greatness Himself Intellectual Judgement Luck Moments
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
Prosperity engenders sloth.
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One Liner Prosperity
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
LIVY

Betray Care End Fake Trust
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

That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.

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