In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires. Livy More Quotes by Livy More Quotes From Livy Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies' resources, and minimized their own. Livy views men enemy In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions. Livy persuasion resources leadership He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune's breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse. Livy prosperity adversity men Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it. Livy arrogant use humble Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words. Livy judged should There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed. Livy attractive creeds No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority. Livy convenience majority law Nothing moves more quickly than scandal. Livy scandal moving Envy, like flames, soars upwards. Livy soar envy flames Prosperity engenders sloth. Livy prosperity sloth Necessity is the last and strongest weapon. Livy strongest lasts weapons The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame. Livy sins-not body mind An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster. Livy luster return honor Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances. Livy events spring time Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war. Livy luck war peace Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others. Livy envy blind clever No man likes to be surpassed by those of this own level. Livy envy levels men It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous Livy wealth moments easy Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time. Livy blessed time men From abundance springs satiety. Livy satiety abundance spring
