Philosophy does not regard pedigree, she received Plato not as a noble, but she made him one.
SENECA THE YOUNGERPhilosophy does not regard pedigree, she received Plato not as a noble, but she made him one.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWhat progress have I made? I am beginning to be my own friend. That is progress indeed
SENECA THE YOUNGERWe ought to take outdoor walks, to refresh and raise our spirits by deep breathing in the open air.
SENECA THE YOUNGERTo forgive all is as inhuman as to forgive none
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe swiftness of time is infinite, as is still more evident when we look back on the past.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThat which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with delight.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe customs of that most criminal nation (Israel) have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.
SENECA THE YOUNGERTranqility is a certain quality of mind, which no condition or fortune can either exalt or depress.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe first proof of a well-ordered mind is to be able to pause and linger within itself.
SENECA THE YOUNGERIn every good man a God doth dwell.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned.
SENECA THE YOUNGERIt is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods.
SENECA THE YOUNGERDrunkenness doesn’t create vices, but it brings them to the fore.
SENECA THE YOUNGERLet the weary at length possess quiet rest.
SENECA THE YOUNGERHe who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.
SENECA THE YOUNGERIt is expedient for the victor to wish for peace restored; for the vanquished it is necessary.
SENECA THE YOUNGER