Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
LIVYThe populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
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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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Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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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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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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