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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.

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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
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
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
Adversity makes men remember God.
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Adversity God Hard Time Man One Liner Remember
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
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Flower Imagination
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
Woe to the conquered.
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Conquer One Liner Win
Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Deep Fire Flame One Liner
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Freedom Listening Sweet
Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
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Better God Hands Hope Peace Power Safety Victory

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