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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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To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
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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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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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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 repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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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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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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