The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom. — Livy Freedom Copy Share Image
A person under the firm persuasion that he can command resources virtually has them. — Livy Copy Share Image
“When Numa died, Rome by the twin disciplines of peace and war was as eminent for self-mastery as for military power.” — Livy Discipline Copy Share Image
It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous — Livy Copy Share Image
“He creates one hundred senators, either because that number was sufficient, or because there were only one hundred who could name their… — Livy Fathers Copy Share Image
...war is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope… — Livy Copy Share Image
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends… — Livy Anti war Copy Share Image
“Servius Sulpicius and M. Tullius were consuls the next year: nothing worth mentioning happened.” — Livy Copy Share Image
“What was needed, was not merely a resolute man, but a man who was also free from the net of legal controls.… — Livy Burden of responsibility Copy Share Image
You know how to vanquish, Hannibal, but you do not know how to profit from victory. — Livy Hannibal Copy Share Image
The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour. — Livy Courage Copy Share Image
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity. — Livy Dignity Copy Share Image
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state. — Livy Avarice Copy Share Image
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others. — Livy Copy Share Image
Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them. — Livy Desire Copy Share Image
