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There are laws for peace as well as war.

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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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Leaving War Weapon Word
Temerity is not always successful.
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Chance Failure One Liner Success
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Honor Journey Path Safety
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
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
Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Adversity Man One Liner Religion
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
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
Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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Complication Man Nature Reason
Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Deep Fire Flame One Liner
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Event Excitement Greatness
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Blessing Funny Goodness Man Money Time
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring

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