Seneca quotes

Seneca was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright, renowned for his contributions to Stoic philosophy. His writings explored topics such as ethics, reason, and the nature of happiness. He became an influential advisor to Emperor Nero and left a lasting legacy through his moral essays and tragedies. Here are 610 of his quotes:

It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. (Seneca)
The shortest way to wealth is through the contempt of wealth. View quote
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If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable. View quote
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Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. View quote
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The language of truth is simple. View quote
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The greatest remedy for anger is delay. View quote
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All cruelty springs from weakness. View quote
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You need a change of soul rather than a change of climate. View quote
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We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to the gods. View quote
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Bear with dignity what you cannot change. View quote
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He that does good to another does good also to himself. (Seneca)
Most men ebb and flow in wretchedness between the fear of death and the hardship of life they are unwilling to live, and yet they do not know how to die. View quote
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That man lives badly who does not know how to die well. View quote
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No one loves his country for its size or eminence, but because it's his own. View quote
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It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. View quote
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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. View quote
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A great fortune is a great slavery. View quote
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Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power. View quote
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Associate with people who are likely to improve you. View quote
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. View quote
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If you wished to be loved, love. (Seneca)
All art is an imitation of nature. View quote
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One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. View quote
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Not he who has little, but he whose wishes more, is poor. View quote
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Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life. View quote
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Seneca

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Occupation: Roman Writer
Born: 4 BC
Died: 65
Quotes count: 610
Wikipedia: Seneca

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