Titus Livius Quotes


Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others. Titus Livius Blame 135
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. Titus Livius Beneficial 129
Woe to the conquered. Titus Livius Uncategorized 96
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness. Titus Livius Uncategorized 95
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself. Titus Livius Betray 95
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence. Titus Livius Attack 90
It is easy at any moment to surrender a large fortune; to build one up is a difficult and an arduous task. Titus Livius Uncategorized 88
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze. Titus Livius Breeze 86
We can endure neither our vices nor the remedies for them. Titus Livius Endure 70
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest. Titus Livius Boldest 69
The result showed that fortune helps the brave. Titus Livius Brave 67
The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom. Titus Livius Uncategorized 61
Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. Titus Livius Blessings 60
Envy like fire always makes for the highest points. Titus Livius Envy 52
He will have true glory who despises it. Titus Livius Uncategorized 51
Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence. Titus Livius Intelligence 48
All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident. Titus Livius Uncategorized 46
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening. Titus Livius Uncategorized 44
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed. Titus Livius Uncategorized 41
There are laws for peace as well as war. Titus Livius Peace 40
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed. Titus Livius Uncategorized 38
Temerity is not always successful. Titus Livius Uncategorized 37
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty. Titus Livius Uncategorized 37
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond. Titus Livius Nature 36
It is better that a guilty man should not be brought to trial than that he should be acquitted. Titus Livius Uncategorized 36
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds. Titus Livius Uncategorized 36
Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them. Titus Livius Uncategorized 34
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war. Titus Livius Uncategorized 33
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment. Titus Livius Uncategorized 33
This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions. Titus Livius Uncategorized 32
The sun has not yet set for all time. Titus Livius Uncategorized 31
They are more than men at the outset of their battles; at the end they are less than the women. Titus Livius Uncategorized 31
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never. Titus Livius Uncategorized 31

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