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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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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Death End Hide Truth
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
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
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
Woe to the conquered.
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Conquer One Liner Win
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Appearance Attraction Deep Fake Wisdom
Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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Guilty Men Mindset
Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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Easy Known Sick
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Better Crime Resistance
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
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal

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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