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When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.

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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
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Ourselves Place Upset War
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Honor Journey Path Safety
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Enemy Friendship Immortal Truth
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Deep Fire Flame One Liner
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race
We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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Direction Feeling Loss Money Privacy
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
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Action Appearance Bold Brave Courage Himself Hope Inspirational Person Reality War
He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing
Temerity is not always successful.
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Chance Failure One Liner Success
Adversity makes men remember God.
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Adversity God Hard Time Man One Liner Remember
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right

When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.

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When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.

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