“In ancient Greece more than one royal house was guilty of crime which became the stuff of tragedy: now Rome was to follow the same path - but not in vain; for that very guilt was to hasten the coming… — Livy Copy Share Image
“Servius Sulpicius and M. Tullius were consuls the next year: nothing worth mentioning happened.” — Livy Copy Share
There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal. — Livy Copy Share
“In ancient Greece more than one royal house was guilty of crime which became the stuff of tragedy: now Rome was to follow the… — Livy Copy Share
“It is your duty,' he said, 'to recover your country not by gold but by the sword. You will be fighting with all you… — Livy Copy Share
“There is never any lack at Athens of tongues ready and willing to stir up the passions of the common people; this kind of… — Livy Copy Share
“[Rhodian delegation:] Every city contains wicked citizens from time to time and an ignorant populace all the time.” — Livy Copy Share
“The study of history is the best medicine for a sick mind; for in history you have a record of the infinite variety of… — Livy Copy Share
