The language of truth is unvarnished enough.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThere is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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The philosopher: he alone knows how to live for himself. He is the one, in fact, who knows the fundamental thing: how to live.
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Whatever begins, also ends.
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It is safer to offend certain men than it is to oblige them; for as proof that they owe nothing they seek recourse in hatred.
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Genius has never been accepted without a measure of condonement.
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Successful villany is called virtue.
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There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.
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What others think of us would be of little moment did it not, when known, so deeply tinge what we think of ourselves.
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To be feared is to fear. No one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind.
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There is nothing wrong with changing a plan when the situation has changed.
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Associate with people who are likely to improve you.
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There has not been any great talent without an element of madness. -Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementiae fuit
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Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.
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He who receives a benefit with gratitude, repays the first installment of it.
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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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There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.
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