Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
LIVYLuck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.
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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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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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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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