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The victors always think they are righteous. But then, they always seem to start a mighty unrighteous squabbling over the spoils.

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They loved the sound of their own voices. No decision would be reached anytime soon.

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Size and elaboration were often mistaken for importance.

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She had been carried away by the need to defend herself.

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He seemed to believe that indignation was a sufficient guardian.

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People seem to remember the sacrifices they made more than what the sacrifices were for.

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He was the sort of man who only wanted to be told what he already assumed was true.