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The shortest road to wealth lies in the contempt of wealth.

Seneca the Younger

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Who-only let him be a man and intent upon honor-is not eager for the honorable ordeal and prompt to assume perilous duties? To what energetic man is not idleness a punishment?
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We ought to take outdoor walks, to refresh and raise our spirits by deep breathing in the open air.
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Modesty once extinguished knows not how to return.
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No man finds it difficult to return to nature except the man who has deserted nature.
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He who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.
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The language of truth is unvarnished enough.
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Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
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There is no genius without a mixture of madness.
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As long as you live, learn how to live.
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Learn Live Long
The customs of that most criminal nation (Israel) have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.
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What should a wise person do when given a blow? Same as Cato when he was attacked; not fire up or revenge the insult., or even return the blow, but simply ignore it.
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Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.
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Death is a punishment to some, to others a gift and to many a favour.
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The greater part of progress is the desire to progress.
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The hour which gives us life begins to take it away.
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