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strong law two
To withdraw ourselves from the law of the strong, we have found ourselves obliged to submit to justice. Justice or might, we must choose between these two masters.
mistake liable second-thoughts
None are more liable to mistakes than those who act only on second thoughts.
hate needed feels
When we feel that we lack whatever is needed to secure someone else's esteem, we are very close to hating him
simple expression ideas
When an idea is not robust enough to stand expression in simple terms, it is a sign that it should be rejected.
doors house doe
As a house implies a builder, and a garment a weaver, and a door a carpenter, so does the existence of the Universe imply a Creator.
reason-why would-be reason
Some of us would be greatly astonished to learn the reasons why others respect us.
doe wit
Wit does not take the place of knowledge.
character reason wit
The character of false wit is that of appearing to depend only upon reason.
hatred
Hatred is keener than friendship, less keen than love.
wise hope promise
Hope animates the wise, and lures the presumptuous and indolent who repose inconsiderately on her promises.
heart contentment talent
We can console ourselves for not having great talents as we console ourselves for not having great places. We can be above both in our hearts.
courage adversity lamps
Courage is adversity's lamp.
government done vices
If it is true that vice can never be done away with, the science of government consists of making it contribute to the public good.
greatness order great-things
In order to do great things, it is necessary to live as if one was never to die.