The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.
SENECAThe greatest hindrance to living is expectancy, which depends upon tomorrow and wastes today
More Seneca Quotes
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Often a very old man has no other proof of his long life than his age.
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Authority founded on injustice is never of long duration.
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Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.
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God is near you, is with you, is inside you.
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Retire into yourself as much as possible.
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Leisure without books is death, and burial of a man alive.
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What need is there to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears.
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All cruelty springs from weakness.
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Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.
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No one can keep a mask on long.
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One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.
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If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.
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They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn
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The greatest hindrance to living is expectancy, which depends upon tomorrow and wastes today
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He is most powerful who governs himself.
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