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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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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
Temerity is not always successful.
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Chance Failure One Liner Success
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
From abundance springs safety.
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Material Safety Spring Wealth
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Hurt Loss Money Pain Wealth
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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Law Limitation Strong Weakness
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
We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Endurance Ourselves Vice
No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.
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Law Oneself Possible Satisfaction
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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Business Eyes People Prosperity
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Control Greatness Himself Intellectual Judgement Luck Moments
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race

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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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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