The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
LIVYDignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
More Livy Quotes
-
-
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
LIVY -
Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
LIVY -
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 -
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
LIVY -
No law is sufficiently convenient to all.
LIVY -
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
LIVY -
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 -
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
LIVY -
A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.
LIVY -
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
LIVY -
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.
LIVY -
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
LIVY -
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.
LIVY -
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
LIVY -
Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies’ resources, and minimized their own.
LIVY