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Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.

Seneca the Younger

Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Congratulations Success Think
Religion worships God, while superstition profanes that worship.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

God Superstitions Worship
Greatness stands upon a precipice, and if prosperity carries a man never so little beyond his poise, it overbears and dashes him to pieces.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Greatness Men Piece
Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Epileptic Precaution Regard
The shortest road to wealth lies in the contempt of wealth.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Lying Money Political
We should live as if we were in public view, and think, too, as if someone could peer into the inmost recesses of our hearts-which someone can!
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Heart Think View
The thing that matters is not what you bear, but how you bear it
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Bear Matter Things
It is easier to grow in dignity than to make a start.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Dignity Easier Grow Start
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.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Adversity Giving Teeth
A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Independence Step Treatment
God is near you, is with you, is inside you.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Health Inside Love People
Prosperity asks for fidelity; adversity exacts it.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Adversity Fidelity Prosperity
Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher
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Learn Teacher Vices
Who-only let him be a man and intent upon honor-is not eager for the honorable ordeal and prompt to assume perilous duties? To what energetic man is not idleness a punishment?
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Assuming Honor Men Prompt
The first step towards amendment is the recognition of error.
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Error First Step
If you judge, investigate.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Judge Philosophical Umpire

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