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Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Bond Nature Relationship Unity
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
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Act Friendship Judgement Word
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
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
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
Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
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Better God Hands Hope Peace Power Safety Victory
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
There are laws for peace as well as war.
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Law Peace War
He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
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

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

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