It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
LIVYThe less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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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.
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Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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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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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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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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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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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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