In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest. Livy boldcasecounsel Change image and share on social
They are more than men at the outset of their battles; at the end they are less than the women. Livy battleendman Change image and share on social
The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening. Livy threatentrouble Change image and share on social
Envy like fire always makes for the highest points. Livy envyfirehigh Change image and share on social
Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. Livy blessingmanmisfortune Change image and share on social
The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom. Livy freedomkingroman Change image and share on social
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
