War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
LIVYThe study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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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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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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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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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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