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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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In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
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Action Appearance Bold Brave Courage Himself Hope Inspirational Person Reality War
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
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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Democracy Freedom People Prison Taste
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
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
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon

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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