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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
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
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Bond Nature Relationship Unity
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
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
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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Law Limitation Strong Weakness
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
Temerity is not always successful.
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Chance Failure One Liner Success
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
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return

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