Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
LIVYAdversity reminds men of religion.
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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Woe to the conquered.
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Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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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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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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From abundance springs safety.
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