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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life. [Lat., Honesta mors turpi vita potior.]
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.
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Benefits are acceptable, while the receiver thinks he may return them but once exceeding that, hatred is given instead of thanks. [Lat., Beneficia usque eo laeta sunt dum videntur exsolvi posse ubi multum antevenere pro gratia odium redditur.]
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