The sun has not yet set for all time.
LIVYIn difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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From abundance springs safety.
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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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War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
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Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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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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