No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
LIVYLaw 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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The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
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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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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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There are laws for peace as well as war.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
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The sun has not yet set for all time.
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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.
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Envy, like flames, soars upwards.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
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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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