A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
LIVYThere is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Woe to the conquered.
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Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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From abundance springs safety.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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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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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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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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