Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life – in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
SENECA THE YOUNGERLeisure without literature is death and burial alive.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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Nothing is more hateful to wisdom than to much cunning.
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This body is not a home, but an inn; and that only for a short time.
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In the meantime, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune’s habit of behaving just as she pleases.
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Injustice never rules forever.
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One who’s our friend is fond of us; one who’s fond of us isn’t necessarily our friend.
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Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a fool.
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The part of life which we really live is short.
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The willing, destiny guides them; the unwilling, destiny drags them.
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If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living.
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Let the weary at length possess quiet rest.
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Study rather to fill your mind than your coffers; knowing that gold and silver were originally mingled with dirt, until avarice or ambition parted them.
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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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There is no genius without a mixture of madness.
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Associate with people who are likely to improve you.
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Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.
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