In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.
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All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.
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Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.
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Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
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