Livy: Fortune
Livy was Roman historian. Explore interesting quotes on fortune.Livy: 140 quotes72 likes
“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.”
Is demum vir erit, cuius animum neque prosperae res flatu suo efferent nec adversae infringent
Book XLV, sec. 8
History of Rome
“Good fortune and a good disposition are rarely given to the same man.”
Book XXX, sec. 42
History of Rome
Book XXIV, sec. 22
History of Rome
“It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.”
Book XXX, sec. 30
History of Rome
“Fortune blinds men when she does not wish them to withstand the violence of her onslaughts.”
Book V, sec. 37
History of Rome