Titus Livy

Not many men have both good fortune and good sense.

— Titus Livy

In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are the safest.

— Titus Livy

Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.

— Titus Livy

We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them.

— Titus Livy

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

— Titus Livy

No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.

— Titus Livy

Thus, if there is anyone who is confident that he can advise me as to the best advantage of the state in this campaign which I am about to conduct, let him not refuse his services to the state, but come with me into Macedonia. I will furnish him with his sea-passage, with a horse, a tent, and even travel-funds. If anyone is reluctant to do this and prefers the leisure of the city to the hardships of campaigning, let him not steer the ship from on shore.

— Titus Livy

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.

— Titus Livy