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The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.

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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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Leaving War Weapon Word
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
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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Difficult Intelligence Nature Ourselves Way
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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Best Garden Government Rule Talk
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
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
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return

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