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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.

Livy

The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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Blame Body Intention Mindset Sin
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
LIVY

Better Crime Resistance
No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.
LIVY

Law Oneself Possible Satisfaction
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
LIVY

Scare Serious Trouble
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
LIVY

Flower Imagination
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
LIVY

Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
Treachery, though at first very cautious, in the end betrays itself.
LIVY

Betray End Fake Trust
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
LIVY

One Liner Perseverance Virtue
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
LIVY

Evil Luxury Nation Ruin
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.
LIVY

Enemy Friendship Immortal Truth
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
LIVY

Better God Peace Safety Victory
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.
LIVY

Action Appearance Bold Brave Courage Himself Hope Inspirational Person Reality War
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.
LIVY

Best Garden Government Rule Talk
All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
LIVY

Blind Clear Hurry Man
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
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Gift Mindset Woman

This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.

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