In Livy, it is nearly certain that for Pylleon we should read Pteleon, as this place is mentioned in connection with Antron.

The story of the capture of Vicksburg is the old, old story of failure turned into success, by which man is made immortal. It involves the history of a general who never retraced his steps, who cared neither for mugwump murmurs nor political cabals, who took both blame and praise with equanimity.

Well, if you've been unlucky enough to be graced with a bright orange envelope on your windshield (face-palm), you'll know what a pain in the keister it is.

James dissipated his savings with all of his addictions.