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Livy, full name Livius Annius Sextus Tullius Livius, lived from 59 BC to 17 BC. He was one of the most renowned historians of ancient Rome, and his work 'The History of Rome' is an important historical document that has had a profound impact on the study of ancient Roman history.

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“A woman's mind is affected by the meanest gifts.”

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“The study of history is the best medicine for a sick mind; for in history you have a record of the infinite variety of human experience plainly set out for all to see; and in that record you can find yourself and your country both examples and warnings; fine things to take as models, base things rotten through and through, to avoid.”

Source: The History of Early Rome

“Men's minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.”

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“The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.”

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Book:The early history of Rome: Books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundation

Source: The early history of Rome: Books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundation

“The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.”

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Author:Livy

About the Author

Born: 59 BC
Died: 17
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 127

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