The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
LIVYMen are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
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Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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