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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
 
Date of birth: Unknown
Date of death: 0065
Country Of Origin: Roman
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Philosopher

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   Lucius Annaeus Seneca (often known simply as Seneca, or Seneca the Younger) (ca. 4 BC–AD 65) was a Roman philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and in one work humorist, of the Silver Age of Latin literature.


Born in Córdova, Hispania, Seneca was the second son of Helvia and Marcus (Lucius) Annaeus Seneca, a wealthy rhetorician known as Seneca the Elder. Seneca's older brother, Gallio, became proconsul at Achaia (where he encountered the apostle Paul about AD .... (More...)
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" All art is an imitation of nature. "

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" An unpopular rule is never long maintained. "

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" As was his language so was his life. "

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" Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods. "

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

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" 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. "

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" Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance. "

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" Delay not; swift the flight of fortune's greatest favours. "

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" Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed. "

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" Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. "

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" Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labour the body. "

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" Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones. "

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" Fate rules the affairs of mankind with no recognizable order. "

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" He who spares the wicked injures the good. "

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" He will live ill who does not know how to die well. "

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