War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
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In truth, there never was any remarkable lawgiver amongst any people who did not resort to divine authority, as otherwise his laws would not have been accepted by the people for there are many good laws, the importance of which is known to be the sa.
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No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.
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For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearance, as though they were realities and are often more influenced by the things that seem than by those that are.
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