Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
LIVYThe most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
More Livy Quotes
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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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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Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
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In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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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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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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