Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWhat you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.
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Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher
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Life without literary studies is death.
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It is dishonorable to say one thing and think another; how much more dishonorable to write one thing and think another.
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Reason wishes that the judgement it gives be just; anger wishes that the judgement it has given seem to be just.
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If you are wise, You will mingle one thing with the other- Not hoping without doubt; Not doubting without hope.
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The first proof of a well-ordered mind is to be able to pause and linger within itself.
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The fearful face usually betrays great guilt.
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To the believers it is true. To the wise it is false. To the leaders it is useful.
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All art is but imitation of nature.
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The state of that man’s mind who feels too intense an interest as to future events, must be most deplorable.
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There is nothing more miserable and foolish than anticipation.
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In every good man a God doth dwell.
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God is near you, is with you, is inside you.
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Courage leads to heaven; fear leads to death.
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