Livy: Greatness

Livy was Roman historian. Explore interesting quotes on greatness.

Livy: 140 quotes72 likes

“There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.”

Book IV, sec. 35
History of Rome

“Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.”

Book XXII, sec. 25
History of Rome

“Passions are generally roused from great conflict.”

Book III, sec. 40
History of Rome

“He was always before men’s eyes; a course of action which, by increasing our familiarity with great men, diminishes our respect for them.”

Book XXXV, sec. 10
History of Rome

“The state is suffering from two opposite vices, avarice and luxury; two plagues which, in the past, have been the ruin of every great empire.”

Source: History of Rome, Book XXXIV, sec. 4

“Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.”

Praefatio, sec. 4
History of Rome