Seneca ( 10 of 106 )
Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.
Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.
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.
Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.
Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.
Love is like an earthquake-unpredictable, a little scary, but when the hard part is over you realize how lucky you read more
Love is like an earthquake-unpredictable, a little scary, but when the hard part is over you realize how lucky you truly are.
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.
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.
The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.
The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.
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.
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.
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.
