There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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From abundance springs safety.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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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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Temerity is not always successful.
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This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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