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People often say what is right and do what is wrong; but nobody can be in the wrong if he is doing what is right.

Xenophon

Misleaders are slow to work hard but quick to act on greed. They convince their men that dishonest behavior leads to great wealth.
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Act Greatness Greedy Honesty Man Quick Rich
In the Face of Danger, Be Eager, Not Intimidated.
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Danger Quick Scare
Perhaps their attacks on my character meant that the hour was ripe for my career to begin in earnest.
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Beginning Character Myself
It is no disgrace but honorable rather to steal, except such things as the law forbids.
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Grace Law Respect
Well-Trained Personnel Always Come Through in a Pinch.
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Person Training
Brevity is the soul of command.
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Control One Liner Soul
Self-confidence should always ride side by side with a strong sense of humility.
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Confidence Strong
Success Should Never Breed Complacency.
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One Liner Success
Obedience Should Not Be the Result of Compulsion.
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Force Result
People often say what is right and do what is wrong; but nobody can be in the wrong if he is doing what is right.
XENOPHON

People Philosophy Right Wrong
Moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful.
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Harm Health
If you consider what are called the virtues in mankind, you will find their growth is assisted by education and cultivation.
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Education Growth Human Virtue Yourself
He had put on the best-looking uniform that he could, thinking that, victory deserved the best-looking armour.
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Deserve Himself Victory
In my experience, men who respond to good fortune with modesty and kindness are harder to find than those who face adversity with courage.
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Courage Deep Experience Fortune Kindness Myself
When a horse wants to display himself, he lifts his neck up high and flexes his poll haughtily, and picks his legs up freely, and keeps his tail up.
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Animal Freedom Himself
Seize the Unexpected Opportunity.
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Expectation Opportunity

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