In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
LIVYLuck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
More Livy Quotes
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
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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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Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Law is a thing which is insensible, and inexorable, more beneficial and more profitious to the weak than to the strong; it admits of no mitigation nor pardon, once you have overstepped its limits.
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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
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Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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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.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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