Livius, Titus

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

adversity

Livius, Titus

We are a puny and fickle folk. Avarice, hesitation, and following are our diseases.

avarice

Livius, Titus

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

boldness

Livius, Titus

We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them.

fear