Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
LIVYIn war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
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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.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune’s breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.
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Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
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We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.
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Woe to the conquered.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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