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After death there is nothing.

Seneca the Younger

Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.
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Existence Ignorance Ignorant Men Wise
Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher
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Learn Teacher Vices
A large library is apt to distract rather than to instruct the learner; it is much better to be confined to a few authors than to wander at random over many.
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Learner Library Wander
It is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods.
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Mind Money Rich Sacrifice
What progress have I made? I am beginning to be my own friend. That is progress indeed
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Made Own Progress
You can only acquire it successfully if you cease to feel any sense of shame.
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Learn Success Wisdom
Begin at once to live, and count each day as a separate life.
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Addiction Life Positive Thinking
It is safer to offend certain men than it is to oblige them; for as proof that they owe nothing they seek recourse in hatred.
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Hatred Men Revenge
Persistent kindness conquers the ill-disposed.
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Conquer Kindness Recognise
There is no greater punishment of wickedness that that it is dissatisfied with itself and its deeds.
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Deed Punishment Wickedness
A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.
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Benefit Giver Mind
If you are wise, You will mingle one thing with the other- Not hoping without doubt; Not doubting without hope.
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Doubt Hope Mingle Wise
On him does death lie heavily, who, but too well known to all, dies to himself unknown.
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Death Known Lying Well
That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.
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End Eternity Fear
Be harsh with yourself at times.
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Harsh Reflection Sin
Don’t stumble over something behind you.
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Inspiration Motivational Wisdom

After death there is nothing.

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