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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
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
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Betray End Fake Trust
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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Easy Known Sick
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
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
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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Best Garden Government Rule Talk
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
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
Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
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Better God Hands Hope Peace Power Safety Victory

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

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