We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWe have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
SENECA THE YOUNGERLet the weary at length possess quiet rest.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself; the soul is in heaven even while it is in the flesh, if it be purged of its natural corruptions, and taken up with divine thoughts, and contemplations.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe first proof of a well-ordered mind is to be able to pause and linger within itself.
SENECA THE YOUNGERIf you judge, investigate.
SENECA THE YOUNGERSuccessful crime is dignified with the name of virtue; the good become the slaves of the wicked; might makes right; fear silences the power of the law.
SENECA THE YOUNGERHe who repents of having sinned is almost innocent.
SENECA THE YOUNGERIt’s the admirer and the watcher who provoke us to all the inanities we commit.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThere is more heroism in self-denial than in deeds of arms.
SENECA THE YOUNGERHis head was turned by too great success.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe language of truth is unvarnished enough.
SENECA THE YOUNGERGenius has never been accepted without a measure of condonement.
SENECA THE YOUNGERBegin at once to live, and count each day as a separate life.
SENECA THE YOUNGERVice may be learnt, even without a teacher
SENECA THE YOUNGERIn the meantime, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune’s habit of behaving just as she pleases.
SENECA THE YOUNGERBear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked brother.
SENECA THE YOUNGER