No man finds it difficult to return to nature except the man who has deserted nature.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger
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Associate with people who are likely to improve you.
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Four things does a reckless man gain who covets his neighbor’s wife – demerit, an uncomfortable bed, thirdly, punishment, and lastly, hell.
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It’s a vice to trust all, and equally a vice to trust none.
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Why do people not confess vices? It is because they have not yet laid them aside. It is a waking person only who can tell their dreams.
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Nothing is more hateful to wisdom than to much cunning.
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What is more insane than to vent on senseless things the anger that is felt towards men?
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Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.
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We have lost morals, justice, honor, piety and faith, and that sense of shame which, once lost, can never be restored.
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It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
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Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher
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He who receives a benefit with gratitude, repays the first installment of it.
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A benefit consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.
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Auditur et altera pars. (The other side shall be heard as well.)
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Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.
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