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Wit is the flower of the imagination.

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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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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
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Act Friendship Judgement Word
We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Adversity Comfortable Human Survive
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Best History Mindset Sick Study
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Freedom Listening Sweet
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Deep Fire Flame One Liner
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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Bold Choice Difficult Hard Time Safety
The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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Democracy Freedom People Prison Taste
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Hurt Loss Money Pain Wealth
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

Wit is the flower of the imagination.

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