Seneca ( 10 of 106 )
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.
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.
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.
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.
All cruelty springs from weakness.
All cruelty springs from weakness.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
All cruelty springs from hard-heartedness and weakness.
All cruelty springs from hard-heartedness and weakness.
Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember
Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember
The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.
The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.
