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.
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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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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