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
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
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds. Livy crimedefendground Change image and share on social
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself. Livy betraycarefullyconceal 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
In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest. Livy boldcasecounsel Change image and share on social
