Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
LIVYEnvy, like flames, soars upwards.
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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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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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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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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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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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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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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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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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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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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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No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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