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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.

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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Danger Fear Safety Security
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
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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Enemy Fear Leadership Man View
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
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Adversity Comfortable Human Survive
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection

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