The fear of some divine and supreme powers keeps men in obedience.
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It is most true, stylus virum arguit, our style betrays us.
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The rich are indeed rather possessed by their money than possessors.
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The commonwealth of Venice in their armoury have this inscription 'Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war.'
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They have consciences that will stretch.
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