This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
LIVYThis was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
LIVYIt takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
LIVYThere is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
LIVYThe result showed that fortune helps the brave.
LIVYThat business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
LIVYAvarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
LIVYIt is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
LIVYNever is work without reward, or reward without work.
LIVYIn difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
LIVYDignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVYI have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
LIVYLuck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
LIVYThe name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
LIVYNo wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
LIVYMen are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
LIVYEnvy, like flames, soars upwards.
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