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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.

Livy

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
LIVY

Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
LIVY

Best Garden Government Rule Talk
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
LIVY

Better God Peace Safety Victory
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.
LIVY

Hope Necessary War Weapon
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
LIVY

Betray Care End Fake Trust
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.
LIVY

Ability Domination Freedom Humble Nature People
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
LIVY

Honor Journey Path Safety
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
LIVY

Scare Serious Trouble
He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune’s breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.
LIVY

Adversity Fortune Himself Man True
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
LIVY

Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
LIVY

Best History Mindset Sick Study
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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Bad Beginning End One Liner
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.
LIVY

Ourselves Place Upset War
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Act Friendship Judgement Word
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Honor Peace Respect Return
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
LIVY

One Liner Perseverance Virtue

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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