Livy points out that what we dread can feel worse than the pain we actually endure. He says studying history can heal a troubled mind, and that true friendships should last forever while grudges should fade. He also notes that bold advice often proves safest in desperate times.
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Titus Livius, called Livy in English, was a Roman historian.
![“[Rhodian delegation:] Every city contains wicked citizens from time to time and an ignorant populace all the time.” quote by Livy](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/5d7/livy-3007_populace_rhodian-delegation-every-city-contains-w_191084.png)
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