Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
LIVYUnder the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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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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Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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