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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.

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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
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
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Better God Peace Safety Victory
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Control Greatness Himself Intellectual Judgement Luck Moments
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
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
From abundance springs safety.
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Material Safety Spring Wealth
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Greatness Man Promise Reward
The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Danger Fear Safety Security
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
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
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain

We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.

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