Livy: Quotes & Facts

This book is an anthology of quotes from Livy and selected facts about Livy.

“Better late than never.”
“Certain peace is better and safer than anticipated victory.”
“Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.”
“Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.”
“Greater is our terror of the unknown.”
“He will have true glory who despises it.”
“It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.”
“It is said that truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.”
“Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.”
“Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.”
“No man likes to be surpassed by those of this own level.”
“No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.”
“Passions are generally roused from great conflict.”
“The sun has not yet set for all time.”
“There is always more spirit in attack than in defense.”
“Woe to the conquered.”
“You know how to vanquish, Hannibal, but you do not know how to profit from victory.”