Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Ancient Rome
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Philosopher / Statesman
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Philosopher / Statesman
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For I do not distinguish them by the eye, but by the mind, which is the proper judge of the man
Of a Happy Life
Many have reached their fate while dreading fate
Truth hates delays
No one becomes guilty by fate
He who decides a case without hearing the other side, though he decide justly, cannot be considered just
There is no day without sorrow
The fearful face usually betrays great guilt
While you look at what is given, look also at the giver
A good mind possesses a kingdom
Silence is learned by the many misfortunes of life
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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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