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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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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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Hope Necessary War Weapon
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
Woe to the conquered.
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Conquer One Liner Win
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
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
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
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
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
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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Blame Clever Man People Smart
He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Bond Nature Relationship Unity
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman

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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