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

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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
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
This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Action Desire Eyes Glory History
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
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
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
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
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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Hope Necessary War Weapon
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
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
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Enemy Friendship Immortal Truth
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

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

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