Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

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Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.
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Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.
Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.
Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own
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All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment...
They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods...
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Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

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