In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
LIVYToil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
More Livy Quotes
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Woe to the conquered.
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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.
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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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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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