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It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.

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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Betray Care End Fake Trust
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Jewel One Liner Soldier War
We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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Direction Feeling Loss Money Privacy
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
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
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Abuse Quick
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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Difficult Easy Fortune Greatness Leaving Moments
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
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Difficult Hide Lost Truth
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
Woe to the conquered.
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Conquer One Liner Win
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
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 takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Excellence Maturity Time
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Scare Serious Trouble

It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.

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