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Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.

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The man who is roused neither by glory nor by danger it is in vain to exhort; terror closes the ears of the mind.
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Dangerous Glory Man Mindset Terror
In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.
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Arms Bribe Force Opinion Shame
Fame is the shadow of passion standing in the light.
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Fame Light Passion Shadow Stand
For men who had easily endured hardship, danger and difficult uncertainty, leisure and riches, though in some ways desirable, proved burdensome and a source of grief.
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Dangerous Desire Easy Endurance Men Source Way
Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.
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Bad Measurement Origin
Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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Desire Liberty Master Men
Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible.
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Hard Work Modesty Possible Talk Yourself
We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve.
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Body Employment Mindset Rule Serve
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
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Angry Doubt Friendship Hate Pity
The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.
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Age Fame Luster Virtual Wealth
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
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Better Conquer Failure Right Rule Win
For harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.
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Empire Greatness Harmony Small State
To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.
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Deep Man Poor Power Seek
All men who would surpass the other animals should do their best not to pass through life silently like the beasts whom nature made prone, obedient to their bellies.
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Animal Best Life Man Obedience Stomach Through
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
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Afraid Bad Goodness Trust Virtue
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.
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Evaporate Feeling General Move Tears Weakness Word

Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.

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