Persevere in virtue and diligence.
LIVYFriends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
More Livy Quotes
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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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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Temerity is not always successful.
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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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There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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Woe to the conquered.
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Great contests generally excite great animosities.
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Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.
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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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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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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
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The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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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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In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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