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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.

Seneca the Younger

There is more heroism in self-denial than in deeds of arms.
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Arm Denial Hero Self
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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Example Luxury Mischief People
He that lays down precepts for the governing of our lives, and moderating our passions, obliges humanity not only in the present, but in all future generations.
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Generation Humanity Passion
He who receives a benefit with gratitude, repays the first installment of it.
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Appreciation Gratitude Struggle
If you are wise, You will mingle one thing with the other- Not hoping without doubt; Not doubting without hope.
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Doubt Hope Wise
How much better to pursue a straight course and eventually reach that destination where the things that are pleasant are the things that are honorable finally become, for you, the same.
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Action Destination Honor
It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
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Bear Mind Money Wealth
The greatest man is he who chooses right with the most invincible resolution.
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Greatness Men Resolution
That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.
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Birthday End Eternity Fear
He who would arrive at the appointed end must follow a single road and not wander through many ways.
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End Inspirational Way
The language of truth is unvarnished enough.
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Enough Language Truth
What is more insane than to vent on senseless things the anger that is felt towards men?
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Insane Insanity Men
A young man respects and looks up to his teachers.
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Education Men Teacher
To the stars through difficulties.
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Difficulty Live Stars
There’s one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.
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Blessed Blessing Confidence
Virtue with some is nothing but successful temerity.
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Successful Temerity Virtue

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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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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