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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.

Seneca the Younger

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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Adversity Appreciation Inspirational Life
It is expedient for the victor to wish for peace restored; for the vanquished it is necessary.
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Necessary Peace Vanquish Wish
It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
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Bear Mind Money Wealth
He who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.
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Compact Made Poverty Rich
One must take all one’s life to learn how to leave, and what will perhaps make you wonder more, one must take all one’s life to learn how to die.
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Death Dying Wonder
Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
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Matter Think Unblest
Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.
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Congratulations Success Think
Behold a contest worthy of a god, a brave man matched in conflict with adversity.
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Adversity Brave Men
I have withdrawn not only from men, but from affairs, especially my own affairs; I am working for later generations, writing down some ideas that may be of assistance to them.
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Idea Men Work Write
We ought to take outdoor walks, to refresh and raise our spirits by deep breathing in the open air.
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Air Breath Deep Spirit
Be harsh with yourself at times.
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Harsh Reflection Sin
He who repents of having sinned is almost innocent.
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Feeling Forgiveness Innocent
There’s no delight in owning anything unshared.
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Delight Help Others Support
It is easier to grow in dignity than to make a start.
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Dignity Easier Grow Start
The shortest road to wealth lies in the contempt of wealth.
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Lying Money Political
Religion worships God, while superstition profanes that worship.
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God Superstitions Worship

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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