9 Quotes By Titus Livius


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.
Titus Livius on fear

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
Titus Livius on freedom

Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
Titus Livius on intelligence

Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
Titus Livius on nature

There are laws for peace as well as war.
Titus Livius on peace

In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are the safest.
Titus Livius on adversity

We are a puny and fickle folk. Avarice, hesitation, and following are our diseases.
Titus Livius on avarice

Such impetuous schemes and boldness are at first sight alluring, but are difficult to handle, and in the result disastrous.
Titus Livius on boldness

We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them.
Titus Livius on fear