No law is quite appropriate for all.
LIVYIn 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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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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