An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
LIVYAdversity reminds men of religion.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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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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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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From abundance springs safety.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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