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In whatever direction you turn, you will see God coming to meet you; nothing is void of him, he himself fills all his work.

Seneca the Younger

A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.
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Benefit Giver Mind
How great would be our peril if our slaves began to number us!
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Numbers Peril Slavery
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?
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Assuming Honor Men Prompt
When you see a man in distress, recognize him as a fellow man.
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Distress Fellow Man
His head was turned by too great success.
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Great Success Success
A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment.
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Independence Step Treatment
The kind of solace that arises from having company in misery is spiteful.
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Kind Misery Spiteful
If you will fear nothing, think that all things are to be feared.
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Fear Thing Think
It is to the interest of the commonwealth of mankind that there should be someone who is unconquered, someone against whom fortune has no power.
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Fortune Mankind Someone Unconquer
What 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.
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Attack Blow Revenge Wise
It is easier to grow in dignity than to make a start.
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Dignity Easier Grow Start
For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them.
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Happiness Life Money
Don’t stumble over something behind you.
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Inspiration Motivational Wisdom
If God adds another day to our life, let us receive it gladly.
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Add Another Day Time
Human society is like an arch, kept from falling by the mutual pressure of its parts
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Arches Fall Inspiration
Virtue needs a director and guide. Vice can be learned even without a teacher.
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Director Teacher Vice

In whatever direction you turn, you will see God coming to meet you; nothing is void of him, he himself fills all his work.

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