Seneca ( 10 of 106 )
A punishment to some, to some a gift, and to many a favor.
A punishment to some, to some a gift, and to many a favor.
The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.
The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.
Money does all things for reward. Some are pious and honest as long as they thrive upon it, but if read more
Money does all things for reward. Some are pious and honest as long as they thrive upon it, but if the devil himself gives better wages, they soon change their party.
Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.
Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.
If a man knows not what harbor he seeks, any wind is the right wind.
If a man knows not what harbor he seeks, any wind is the right wind.
Nothing becomes so offensive so quickly as grief. When fresh it finds someone to console it, but when it becomes read more
Nothing becomes so offensive so quickly as grief. When fresh it finds someone to console it, but when it becomes chronic, it is ridiculed, and rightly.
Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.
Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.
Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful when your read more
Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful when your own self-love might impair your judgement.
Let tears flow of their own accord: their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.
Let tears flow of their own accord: their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.
This body is not a home but an inn, and that only briefly.
This body is not a home but an inn, and that only briefly.
