Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
LIVYFriendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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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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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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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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Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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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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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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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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The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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