It is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWhat must be shall be; and that which is a necessity to him that struggles, is little more than choice to him that is willing.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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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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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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If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living.
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Happy is the man who can endure the highest and lowest fortune. He who has endured such vicissitudes with equanimity has deprived misfortune of its power.
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No man finds it difficult to return to nature except the man who has deserted nature.
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Even after a bad harvest there must be sowing.
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Be harsh with yourself at times.
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There is nothing more miserable and foolish than anticipation.
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A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.
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It is medicine, not scenery, for which a sick man must go searching.
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To live is not a blessing, but to live well.
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No crime has been without a precedent.
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God is near you, is with you, is inside you.
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Nobody will keep the thing he hears to himself, and nobody will repeat just what he hears and no more.
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It’s unknown the place and uncertain the time where death awaits you; thus you must expect death to find you, every time, at every place.
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