Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Ancient Rome
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Philosopher / Statesman
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Philosopher / Statesman
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Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself
Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last
For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today
Everywhere is nowhere. When a person spends all his time in foreign travel, he ends by having many acquaintances, but no friends
Every sin is the result of a collaboration
Every reign must submit to a greater reign
Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment
Every guilty person is his own hangman
Do not ask for what you will wish you had not got
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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