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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.

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The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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Danger Fear Safety Security
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
Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Double Fame Hate Return
War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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Hope Necessary War Weapon
No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Beginning Greatness Growth Humble Transformation
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Enemy Friendship Immortal Truth
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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Blame Clever Man People Smart
The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Freedom Listening Sweet

An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.

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