It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWatch over yourself. Be your own accuser, then your judge; ask yourself grace sometimes, and, if there is need, impose upon yourself some pain.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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The first proof of a well-ordered mind is to be able to pause and linger within itself.
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The part of life which we really live is short.
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He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.
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The greater part of progress is the desire to progress.
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To live is not a blessing, but to live well.
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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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Our (the Stoic) motto, as you know, is live according to nature.
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Truth will never be tedious unto him that travelleth in the secrets of nature; there is nothing but falsehood that glutteth us.
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Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.
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[During difficult times and after mistakes and failures it is helpful to remember …] Oftentimes calamity turns to our advantage and great ruins make way for greater glories.
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Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.
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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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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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Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
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For men in a state of freedom had thatch for their shelter, while slavery dwells beneath marble and gold.
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