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.
LIVYSuch 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.
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Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
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There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
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The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
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It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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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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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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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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