Seneca ( 10 of 106 )
A man who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is
necessary.
A man who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is
necessary.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
Four things does a reckless man gain who covets his neighbor's wife - demerit, an uncomfortable bed, thirdly, punishment, and read more
Four things does a reckless man gain who covets his neighbor's wife - demerit, an uncomfortable bed, thirdly, punishment, and lastly, hell.
It's not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It's because we dare not venture that they are read more
It's not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It's because we dare not venture that they are difficult.
Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to read more
Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.
If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our read more
Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power.
Remove severe restraint and what will become of virtue?
Remove severe restraint and what will become of virtue?
What were once vices are the fashion of the day.
What were once vices are the fashion of the day.
