Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThat loss is most discreditable which is caused by negligence.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.
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Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.
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Don’t stumble over something behind you.
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In whatever direction you turn, you will see God coming to meet you; nothing is void of him, he himself fills all his work.
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So live with men as if God saw you and speak to God, as if men heard you.
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The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.
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I had rather never receive a kindness than never bestow one.
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The part of life which we really live is short.
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A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
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Where fear is, happiness is not.
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There is no greater punishment of wickedness that that it is dissatisfied with itself and its deeds.
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On him does death lie heavily, who, but too well known to all, dies to himself unknown.
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A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment.
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The worse a person is the less he feels it.
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Revenge is an inhuman word.
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