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The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.

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A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Better God Peace Safety Victory
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Appearance Attraction Deep Fake Wisdom
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
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
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
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
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Attack Protection Spirit
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Blessing Funny Goodness Man Money Time
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Betray End Fake Trust
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Inspirational Last Necessary Strong Weapon
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Feeling People Uncertain
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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Law Limitation Strong Weakness

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