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

Livy

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
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Betray End Fake Trust
We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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Direction Feeling Loss Money Privacy
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
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
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
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
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
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
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
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
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity

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

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