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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.

Livy

Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Control Greatness Himself Intellectual Judgement Luck Moments
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
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Betray Care End Fake Trust
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.
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Law Limitation Strong Weakness
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Light Move Sea Wind
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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Direction Feeling Loss Money Privacy
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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Enough Law People
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
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
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
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

There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.

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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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