Often a very old man has no other proof of his long life than his age.
SENECAAnger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
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No good thing is pleasant without friends to share it.
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
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A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.
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Regard a friend as loyal, and you will make him loyal.
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If thou wishest to get rid of thy evil propensities, thou must keep far from evil companions.
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He who seeks wisdom is a wise man; he who thinks he has found it is mad.
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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.
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There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.
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What were once vices are the fashion of the day.
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A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
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To govern was to serve, not to rule.
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Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.
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I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.
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The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.
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Retire into yourself as much as possible.
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