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Love Of Glory, Fear Of Shame, Greed For Fortune, The Desire To Make Life Agreeable And Comfortable, And The Wish To Depreciate Others - All Of These Are Often The Causes Of The Bravery That Is Spoken So Highly Of By Men.

The Art Of Using Moderate Abilities To Advantage Often Brings Greater Results Than Actual Brilliance

We Can Be More Clever Than One, But Not More Clever Than All.

Avarice Often Produces Opposite Results: There Are An Infinite Number Of Persons Who Sacrifice Their Property To Doubtful And Distant Expectations; Others Mistake Great Future Advantages For Small Present Interests.

It Is Easier To Understand Mankind In General Than Any Individual Man.