Quotes from Livy

It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.

Adversity reminds men of religion.

In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.

It is easy at any moment to surrender a large fortune; to build one up is a difficult and an arduous task.

There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.

Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

He will have true glory who despises it.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

Woe to the conquered.

Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.

Better late than never.

Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.

No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.

The sun has not yet set for all time.

The result showed that fortune helps the brave.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Toil and pleasure, in their natures opposite, are yet linked together in a kind of necessary connection.

Men's minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.

It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes.

The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.

Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.