It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
SENECA THE YOUNGEREverything that exceeds the bounds of moderation has an unstable foundation.
More Seneca the Younger Quotes
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Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
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The sun shines even on the wicked.
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
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Who shrinks from knowledge of his calamities but aggravates his fear; troubles half seen, shall torture all the more.
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True joy is a serene and sober motion; and they are miserably out so that take laughing for rejoicing; the seat of it is within, and there is no cheerfulness like the resolutions of a brave mind.
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Fate leads the willing, and drags along the reluctant.
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To govern was to serve, not to rule.
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No crime has been without a precedent.
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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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But when you are looking on anyone as a friend when you do not trust him as you trust yourself, you are making a grave mistake, and have failed to grasp sufficiently the full force of true friendship.
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Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.
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It is easier to grow in dignity than to make a start.
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A great fortune is a great slavery.
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Life without literary studies is death.
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May be is very well, but Must is the master. It is my duty to show justice without recompense.
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