The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
LIVYNo wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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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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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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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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Woe to the conquered.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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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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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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