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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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