Temerity is not always successful.
LIVYTemerity is not always successful.
LIVYThe study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
LIVYNo one wants to be excelled by his relatives.
LIVYNothing moves more quickly than scandal.
LIVYIn adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
LIVYBetter and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
LIVYMen are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
LIVYFame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
LIVYIn grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
LIVYDignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVYThe sun has not yet set for all time.
LIVYAdversity makes men remember God.
LIVYA fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
LIVYThis above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
LIVYA gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
LIVYWe survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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