It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
LIVYHe will have true glory who despises it.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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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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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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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 less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
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This was the Athenians’ war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
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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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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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No law is quite appropriate for all.
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It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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From abundance springs safety.
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War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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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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