We are born to lose and to perish, to hope and to fear, to vex ourselves and others; and there is no antidote against a common calamity but virtue; for the foundation of true joy is in the conscience.
SENECA THE YOUNGERIf we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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Its harder for people to seek retirement from themselves than from the law
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There is nothing wrong with changing a plan when the situation has changed.
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Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger
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What was hard to suffer is sweet to remember.
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A young man respects and looks up to his teachers.
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A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.
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Set aside a certain number of days, during which you shall be content with the scantiest and cheapest fare, with course and rough dress, saying to yourself the while: ” Is this the condition that I feared?”
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The part of life which we really live is short.
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Life without literary studies is death.
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If God adds another day to our life, let us receive it gladly.
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Whenever you hold a fellow creature in distress, remember that he is a man.
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Life is long if you know how to use it.
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A person’s fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.
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Don’t stumble over something behind you.
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That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with delight.
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