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War should neither be feared nor provoked.
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.
Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.
Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.
Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.
