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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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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
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
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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Better God Peace Safety Victory
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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Difficult Easy Fortune Greatness Leaving Moments
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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Easy Known Sick
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
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Adversity Comfortable Human Survive
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
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Greatness Man Promise Reward
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
From abundance springs safety.
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Material Safety Spring Wealth
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Better Crime Resistance

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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