No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
LIVYNothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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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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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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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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Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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Woe to the conquered.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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