A person’s fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.
SENECA THE YOUNGERWhat should a wise person do when given a blow? Same as Cato when he was attacked; not fire up or revenge the insult., or even return the blow, but simply ignore it.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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In the meantime, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune’s habit of behaving just as she pleases.
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Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life – in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
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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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The customs of that most criminal nation (Israel) have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.
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No untroubled day has ever dawned for me.
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In every good man a God doth dwell.
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Reasons for anxiety will never be lacking, whether born of prosperity or of wretchedness; life pushes on in a succession of engrossments. We shall always pray for leisure.
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Disease is not of the body but of the place.
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Let the weary at length possess quiet rest.
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Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
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Eternal law has arranged nothing better than this, that it has given us one way in to life, but many ways out.
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Virtue with some is nothing but successful temerity.
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Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display?
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No choice maxims – we Stoics don’t practice that kind of window dressing.
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Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked brother.
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