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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.

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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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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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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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In valor there is hope.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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