There is nothing more miserable and foolish than anticipation.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThose whom true love has held, it will go on holding.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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No crime has been without a precedent.
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The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.
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It is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.
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There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.
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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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Whatever begins, also ends.
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Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel…You are called in to help the unhappy.
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His head was turned by too great success.
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Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
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It is another’s fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.
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The swiftness of time is infinite, as is still more evident when we look back on the past.
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Our plans miscarry because they have no aim.
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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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Even after a bad harvest there must be sowing.
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Let the weary at length possess quiet rest.
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