A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.Tacitus
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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