The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one.
SENECA THE YOUNGEROur plans miscarry because they have no aim.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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Reasons for anxiety will never be lacking, whether born of prosperity or of wretchedness; life pushes on in a succession of engrossments. We shall always pray for leisure.
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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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The greater part of progress is the desire to progress.
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A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
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The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.
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There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.
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There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.
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No crime has been without a precedent.
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He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause for sorrow has arisen.
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Its harder for people to seek retirement from themselves than from the law
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He who has great power should use it lightly.
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Whatever begins, also ends.
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The wise man will always reflect concerning the quality not the quantity of life.
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Men learn while they teach.
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We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.” “True happiness is … to enjoy the present” “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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