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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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No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Beginning Greatness Growth Humble Transformation
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing
Woe to the conquered.
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The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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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
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
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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Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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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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