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.
LIVYA 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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Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
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