Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
LIVYNo one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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