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.
SENECAIf we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living.
More Seneca Quotes
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The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.
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There is nothing wrong with changing a plan when the situation has changed.
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Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
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Hang on to your youthful enthusiasms – you’ll be able to use them better when you’re older.
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It is difficult to bring people to goodness with lessons, but it is easy to do so by example.
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Regard a friend as loyal, and you will make him loyal.
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
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A good person dyes events with his own colour and turns whatever happens to his own benefit.
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Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
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Retire into yourself as much as possible.
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If you don’t know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.
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It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.
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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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Everyone rushes his life on, and suffers from a yearning for the future and a boredom with the present.
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The mind, unless it is pure and holy, cannot see God.
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