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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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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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Excellence Family Himself
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
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Greatness Man Promise Reward
Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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Enemy Fear Leadership Man View
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
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Blind Clear Hurry Man
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
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
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
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Blessing Funny Goodness Man Money Time
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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Business Eyes People Prosperity
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War

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