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In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.

Sallust

But the case has proved that to be true which Appius says in his songs, that each man is the maker of his own fate.
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Creator Fate Man Song True
One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he is.
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Assume Conceal Himself
Of the bodies in the cosmos, some imitate mind and move in orbits; some imitate soul and move in a straight line, fire and air upward, earth and water downward.
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Body Cosmos Down Imitation Move On Soul Water
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
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Better Conquer Failure Right Rule Win
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most powerful are broken down by discord.
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Action Break Discord Small Strength Unity
To have the same desires and the same aversion is assuredly a firm bond of friendship.
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Bond Desire Friendship
Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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Desire Liberty Master Men
Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.
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Bad Measurement Origin
The very life which we enjoy is short.
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Enjoyment Life One Liner Short
Fame is the shadow of passion standing in the light.
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Fame Light Passion Shadow Stand
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
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Beautiful Excellence Mental Possession Rich
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
He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.
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Angry Deep Emotion Feeling Himself
Distinguished ancestors shed a powerful light on their descendants, and forbid the concealment either of their merits or of their demerits.
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Advice Ancestor Help Light Powerful
When the prizes fall to the lot of the wicked, you will not find many who are virtuous for virtue’s sake.
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Fall Finding Prize Virtue Yourself
Not by vows nor by womanish prayers is the help of the gods obtained; success comes through vigilance, energy, wise counsel.
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Counsel Energy God Help Prayer Promise Success Vow Wisdom

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