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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.

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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
War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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Hope Necessary War Weapon
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
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Ourselves Place Upset War
Prosperity engenders sloth.
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One Liner Prosperity
Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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Enemy Fear Leadership Man View
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Greatness Man Promise Reward
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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Easy Known Sick
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Beginning Greatness Growth Humble Transformation
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Betray End Fake Trust
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Blessing Funny Goodness Man Money Time
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

It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.

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