An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
LIVYNothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
More Livy Quotes
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The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
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From abundance springs safety.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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