Death is a punishment to some, to others a gift and to many a favour.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWhat others think of us would be of little moment did it not, when known, so deeply tinge what we think of ourselves.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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To live is not a blessing, but to live well.
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Life without literary studies is death.
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Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.
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There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.
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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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He who has great power should use it lightly.
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As the soil, however rich it may be, cannot be productive without cultivation, so the mind without culture can never produce good fruit
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Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel…You are called in to help the unhappy.
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If you judge, investigate.
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That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.
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I was not born for one corner. The whole world is my native land.
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Persistent kindness conquers the ill-disposed.
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A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
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He who would arrive at the appointed end must follow a single road and not wander through many ways.
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Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
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