Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVYThe troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
More Livy Quotes
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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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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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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