Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
LIVYTruth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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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 fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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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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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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Woe to the conquered.
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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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