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 The people are strongest, where the Laws have most power.

Victory waits upon unity of action.

When the world hates you, see that it have no good reason therefor.

When two do the same thing, it is not the same thing after all.

Indolence never lacks an excuse to avoid labor.

A fire can be seen at great distance, when it gives no heat.

Gold is tried by fire, fortitude by affliction.

It is human to forgive when the forgiven blushes at the kindness.

Pardon the offense of others, but never your own.

The sinner's judgement began the day he sinned.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

The sinner who repented after the offense, was a little imprudent.

It is not wrong to harm him, who has done wrong to you.