Adversity makes men remember God.
LIVYThe troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
More Livy Quotes
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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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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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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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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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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