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Power obtained by wrongful means was never exercised for good purposes.

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It is more holy and reverent to believe in the works of God than to delve into them.

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The worst kind of enemies is that of flatterers.

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He began by ruling his house, which, for most men, is no less difficult than governing a province.

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Everything unknown is assumed to be wonderful.

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A honorable death is better than a shameful life.