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Persevere in virtue and diligence.

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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
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
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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Action Appearance Bold Brave Courage Himself Hope Inspirational Person Reality War
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
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Freedom Listening Sweet
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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Best Garden Government Rule Talk
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Betray End Fake Trust
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
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
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

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

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