Maxioms by Seneca
Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
No man can live happily who regards himself alone, who turns everything
to his own advantage. Thou must live for read more
No man can live happily who regards himself alone, who turns everything
to his own advantage. Thou must live for another, if thou wishest to live
for thyself.
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.
The pleasures of the palate deal with us like the Egyptian thieves, who strangle those whom they embrace.
The pleasures of the palate deal with us like the Egyptian thieves, who strangle those whom they embrace.
It is easier to exclude harmful passions than to rule them, and to deny them admittance than to control them read more
It is easier to exclude harmful passions than to rule them, and to deny them admittance than to control them after they have been admitted.
