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Temerity is not always successful.

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Adversity makes men remember God.
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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Honor Journey Path Safety
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring
It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Fortune Herself Money Trust Wealth
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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No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
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
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
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
Woe to the conquered.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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