Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.
LIVYBad beginnings, bad endings.
More Livy Quotes
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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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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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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 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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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
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Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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Woe to the conquered.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
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Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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