“This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before o...” — Livy Quote

“This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.”

“They are more than men at the outset of their battles; at the end they are less than the women.”

“He will have true glory who despises it.”

“From abundance springs satiety.”

“A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.”

“Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.”

“I'm focused on being the best, making history.”

“What is history but a fable agreed upon?”

“I think part of the thing that is important to me, and is important to Labour supporters, is that the fight goes on. The fight goes on in relation to this budget, in relation to Europe, and in a way, the history of progressive politics is that there are setbacks - significant setbacks - and you have to overcome that. But obviously it's tough.”

“The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.”

“Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. Indeed, it is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it.”

“Those who become mentally ill often have a history of chronic pain.”