Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
LIVYAll things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
More Livy Quotes
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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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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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.
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No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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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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The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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