There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state.
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The way of the world is to make laws, but follow custom.
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As an enemy is made more fierce by our flight, so Pain grows proud to see us knuckle under it. She will surrender upon much better terms to those who make head against her.
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All actions beyond the ordinary limits are subject to a sinister interpretation.
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Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.
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It is a monstrous thing that I will say, but I will say it all the same: I find in many things more restraint and order in my morals than in my opinions, and my lust less depraved than my reason.
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