Lucius Annaeus Seneca

The way is long if one follows precepts, but short... if one follows patterns. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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There is no delight in owning anything unshared. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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To be able to endure odium is the first art to be learned by those who aspire to power. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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True praise comes often even to the lowly; false praise only to the strong. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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