Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVYLuck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
More Livy Quotes
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Woe to the conquered.
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I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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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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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
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