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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.

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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
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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Ability Domination Freedom Humble Nature People
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Honor Journey Path Safety
He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune’s breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.
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Adversity Fortune Himself Man True
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Appearance Attraction Deep Fake Wisdom
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Betray Care End Fake Trust
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Adversity Comfortable Human Survive
I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Advice Care Listening Man Myself Oneself Problem Thinking

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