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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.

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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Act Friendship Judgement Word
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Control Greatness Himself Intellectual Judgement Luck Moments
No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.
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Law Oneself Possible Satisfaction
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
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
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
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Inspirational Reward Success Work
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
From abundance springs safety.
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Material Safety Spring Wealth
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Light Move Sea Wind
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
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Freedom Listening Sweet
Temerity is not always successful.
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Chance Failure One Liner Success

Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.

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