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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.

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They terrify lest they should fear.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
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