Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
LIVYThe 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.
More Livy Quotes
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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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 are laws for peace as well as war.
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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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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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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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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune’s breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.
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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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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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