Seneca the Younger

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.

Seneca the Younger

As many servants so many enemies.

Seneca the Younger

Authority founded on injustice is never of long duration.

Seneca the Younger

Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.

Seneca the Younger

Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.

Seneca the Younger

Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.

Seneca the Younger

Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked brother.

Seneca the Younger

Behold a contest worthy of a god, a brave man matched in conflict with adversity.

Seneca the Younger

But life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future.

Seneca the Younger

Calamity is virtue’s opportunity.

Seneca the Younger