He that does good to another does good also to himself, not only in the consequence but in the very act. For the consciousness of well-doing is in itself ample reward.
SENECA THE YOUNGERHe who has fostered the sweet poison of love by fondling it, finds it too late to refuse the yoke which he has of his own accord assumed.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
-
-
That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
After death there is nothing.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
He who repents of having sinned is almost innocent.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
The philosopher: he alone knows how to live for himself. He is the one, in fact, who knows the fundamental thing: how to live.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
Successful crime is dignified with the name of virtue; the good become the slaves of the wicked; might makes right; fear silences the power of the law.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
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 -
Genius has never been accepted without a measure of condonement.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
It is easier to grow in dignity than to make a start.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
Nothing is more hateful to wisdom than to much cunning.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
Choose as a guide one whom you will admire more when you see him act than when you hear him speak.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
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 -
There is the need for someone against which our characters can measure themselves. Without a ruler, you won’t make the crooked straight.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
There is no greater punishment of wickedness that that it is dissatisfied with itself and its deeds.
SENECA THE YOUNGER -
If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.
SENECA THE YOUNGER