Seneca the Elder quotes

Seneca the Elder was a Roman rhetorician and writer renowned for his works on the art of oratory. His teachings and collections of speeches greatly influenced the development of Roman rhetoric. He was also the father of the famous philosopher Seneca the Younger. Here are 9 of his quotes:

It is wrong not to give a hand to the fallen; this law is universal to the whole human race. (Seneca the Elder)
Some laws are not written, but are more decisive than any written law. View quote
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The whole world would have been destroyed if compassion did not put an end to anger. View quote
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He that is a friend to himself, is a friend to all mankind. View quote
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Of a great spirit is moderation in prosperity. View quote
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Let us live – we must die. View quote
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Think of each day as a single life. View quote
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All things Death claims. To perish is not doom, but law. View quote
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What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more. View quote
Seneca the Elder

Seneca the Elder

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Occupation: Roman Scholar
Born: 54 BC
Died: 39
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Seneca the Elder

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