Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.
LIVYThose ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
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Adversity makes men remember God.
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
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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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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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In 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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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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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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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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