There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
LIVYLuck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
More Livy Quotes
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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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.
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Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Bad beginnings, bad endings.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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From abundance springs safety.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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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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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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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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