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Reason wishes that the judgement it gives be just; anger wishes that the judgement it has given seem to be just.

Seneca the Younger

If you are wise, You will mingle one thing with the other- Not hoping without doubt; Not doubting without hope.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Doubt Hope Mingle Wise
Misfortune is the test of a person’s merit.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Adversity Merit Test
The sun shines even on the wicked.
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Evil Shine Wicked
The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes…. The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Mind Relaxation Stronger
All my life I have been seeking to climb out of the pit of my besetting sins and I cannot do it and I never will unless a hand is let down to draw me up.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Besetting Down Hands Let Pit
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
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

Fact Fundamentals Philosophy
Who timidly requests invites refusal.
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Invites Refusal Request
One hand washes the other.
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Country Emotion Hand People Person Unity
Human society is like an arch, kept from falling by the mutual pressure of its parts
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Arches Fall Inspiration
Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.
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Beneficial Delightful Read
No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Adversity Men Unhappy
Those whom true love has held, it will go on holding.
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Emotion Goes Hold Love True
Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Burn Grief Secret
A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Amendment Arms Bearing Gun
The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.
SENECA THE YOUNGER

Inspirational Mind Peace

Reason wishes that the judgement it gives be just; anger wishes that the judgement it has given seem to be just.

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Reason wishes that the judgement it gives be just; anger wishes that the judgement it has given seem to be just.

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