It is easier to grow in dignity than to make a start.
SENECA THE YOUNGEROn him does death lie heavily, who, but too well known to all, dies to himself unknown.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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How much better to pursue a straight course and eventually reach that destination where the things that are pleasant are the things that are honorable finally become, for you, the same.
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The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes…. The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.
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Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.
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Be harsh with yourself at times.
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He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.
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No choice maxims – we Stoics don’t practice that kind of window dressing.
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A thousand approaches lie open to death.
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Greatness stands upon a precipice, and if prosperity carries a man never so little beyond his poise, it overbears and dashes him to pieces.
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Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.
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Nobody becomes guilty by fate.
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Why do people not confess vices? It is because they have not yet laid them aside. It is a waking person only who can tell their dreams.
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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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Life without literary studies is death.
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God is near you, is with you, is inside you.
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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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