“War kills men, and men deplore the loss but war also crushes bad principles and tyrants, and so saves societies.”
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Many speak the truth when they say that they despise riches, but they mean the riches possessed by others.
There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter.
Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books.
Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer.