An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
LIVYIt is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
More Livy Quotes
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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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.
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Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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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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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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