This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions. Livy actiondesirableexemplary Change image and share on social
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds. Livy crimedefendground Change image and share on social
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 enemyfearinfluence Change image and share on social
Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment. Livy controlgeneralgreat Change image and share on social
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 beneficialconveniencelaw Change image and share on social
It is better that a guilty man should not be brought to trial than that he should be acquitted. Livy acquitbringguilty Change image and share on social
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed. Livy difficultyfinallysuppress Change image and share on social
Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them. Livy desirefallfavor Change image and share on social
