It takes the whole life to learn how to live, and -- what will perhaps amaze you more -- it takes the whole of life to learn how to die.
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The first petition that we are to make to Almighty God is for a good conscience, the next for health of mind, and then of body.Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The courts of kings are full of people, but empty of friends.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
There is no evil that does not promise inducements. Avarice promises money luxury, a varied assortment of pleasures ambition, a purple robe and applause. Vices tempt you by the rewards they offer.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
There has not been any great talent without an element of madness. Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementiae fuit.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Great is he who enjoys his earthenware as if it were plate, and not less great is the man to whom all plate is no more than earthenware.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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