Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Ancient Rome
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Philosopher / Statesman
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Philosopher / Statesman
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The heart is great which shows moderation in the midst of prosperity
The greatest remedy for anger is delay
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired
The first step in a person's salvation is knowledge of their sin
The first and greatest punishment of the sinner is the conscience of sin
The display of grief makes more demands than grief itself. How few men are sad in their own company
The deferring of anger is the best antidote to anger
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity
The approach of liberty makes even an old man brave
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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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