Livy
59 BCE-17
envy, n.
Envy is like flame in that it soars upward.
Envy is blind, and has no other quality but that of detracting from virtue.
Envy is blind, and can only disparage the virtues of others.
experience, n.
Experience is the teacher of fools.
glory, n.
Glory is to him who despises it.
necessity, n.
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
peace, n.
Peace is better than anticipated victory.
truth, n.
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
wit, n.
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
Livy