It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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In valor there is hope.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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It is the nature of the human disposition to hate him whom you have injured.
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