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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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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
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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Leaving War Weapon Word
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Bond Nature Relationship Unity
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Better Crime Resistance
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
Adversity makes men remember God.
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Adversity God Hard Time Man One Liner Remember
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Cruelty Place Reason
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
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
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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Business Eyes People Prosperity

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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