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Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
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
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
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
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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Blessing Evil Gratitude Man Recognition
Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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Human Luck Rule War
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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Blame Clever Man People Smart
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Law One Liner Quite Right
He will have true glory who despises it.
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Glory Hate Himself Willing

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

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