Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Lucius Annaeus Senecawas a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and in one work humorist, of the Silver Age of Latin literature...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionStatesman
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Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -- in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
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Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in a firmness of mind and mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as talk; and to make our actions and words all of a color.
mind
The mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned.
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The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
actions firmness itself life mastery mind precept teaches wisdom words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
courage minds
Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands.
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The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man. It is more powerful than external circumstances.
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When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
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There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
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The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.
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It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and to prefer things in measure to things in excess.
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It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.
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The mind is a matter over every kind of fortune; itself acts in both ways, being the cause of its own happiness and misery.
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Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember.