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He passes through life most securely who has least reason to reproach himself with complaisance toward his enemies.
Thucydides
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So little trouble do men take in the search after truth so readily do they accept whatever comes first to hand.
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Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.
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Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.
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Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.
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Abstinence from all injustice to other first-rate powers is a greater tower of strength than anything that can be gained by the sacrifice of permanent tranquillity for an apparent temporary advantage.
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We Greeks are lovers of the beautiful, yet simple in our tastes, and we cultivate the mind without loss of manliness.
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Full of hopes beyond their power though not beyond their ambition.
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