Adversity reminds men of religion.
LIVYThere is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
More Livy Quotes
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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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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Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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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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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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