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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Adversity makes men remember God.
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Adversity God Hard Time Man One Liner Remember
Temerity is not always successful.
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Chance Failure One Liner Success
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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Enough Law People
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
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
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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