Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a fool.
SENECA THE YOUNGERAuditur et altera pars. (The other side shall be heard as well.)
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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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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The wise man will always reflect concerning the quality not the quantity of life.
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A man can refrain from wanting what he has not and cheerfully make the best of a bird in the hand.
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To the stars through difficulties.
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The expression of truth is simplicity.
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To be feared is to fear. No one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind.
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Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
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As long as you live, learn how to live.
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To live is not a blessing, but to live well.
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Nothing is more hateful to wisdom than to much cunning.
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Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.
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The wise man lacked nothing but needed a great number of things, whereas the fool, on the other hand, needs nothing (for he does not know how to use anything) but lacks everything.
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Wisdom allows nothing to be good that will not be so forever; no man to be happy but he that needs no other happiness than what he has within himself; no man to be great or powerful that is not master of himself.
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It is to the interest of the commonwealth of mankind that there should be someone who is unconquered, someone against whom fortune has no power.
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It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
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