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.
SENECAAnger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
More Seneca Quotes
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No man is free who is a slave to the flesh.
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It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.
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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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Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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After death there is nothing.
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To be everywhere is to be nowhere.
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Men can be divided into 2 groups: one that goes ahead and achieves something, and one that comes after and criticizes.
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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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The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of self-control.
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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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Fire proves gold, adversity proves men.
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If you live in harmony with nature you will never be poor; if you live according what others think, you will never be rich.
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There is nothing wrong with changing a plan when the situation has changed.
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Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach.
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You are your choices.
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