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Age
Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.

Conquer
Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

Envy
When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

Selfishness
Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.

Truth
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.

War
A bad peace is even worse than war. -- Tacitus