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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
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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Leaving War Weapon Word
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
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
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Deep Fire Flame One Liner
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
Prosperity engenders sloth.
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One Liner Prosperity
Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Complication Man Nature Reason
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
From abundance springs safety.
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Material Safety Spring Wealth
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Act Friendship Judgement Word

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