Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quotes & Sayings (Page 7)

“There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.”

“What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat.”

“Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.”

“Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.”

“If you wished to be loved, love.”

“All cruelty springs from weakness.”

“Love in its essence is spiritual fire.”

“No man was ever wise by chance.”

“Every guilty person is his own hangman.”

“As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.”