Life is a gift of the immortal Gods, but living well is the gift of philosophy.
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Pain, scorned by yonder gout-ridden wretch, endured by yonder dyspeptic in the midst of his dainties, borne bravely by the girl in travail. Slight thou art, if I can bear thee, short thou art if I cannot bear theeLucius Annaeus Seneca
I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Whatever is to make us better and happy, God has placed either openly before us or close to us.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it to be expecting evil before it comes.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
It is never too late to learn what is always necessary to know.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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