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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

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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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Scare Serious Trouble
Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
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
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.
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Discover God Independent Myself Pieces Power Reality Success Thinking Wait
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
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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Law Oneself Possible Satisfaction
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
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
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Ourselves Place Upset War
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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Difficult Easy Fortune Greatness Leaving Moments
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
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Better God Hands Hope Peace Power Safety Victory
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

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