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01Undated

It is not manly to turn one's back on fortune.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

02Undated

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

03Undated

To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

04Undated

What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

05Undated

There's one blessing only the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

06Undated

Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

07Undated

For the great benefits of our being- our life health and reason-we look upon ourselves.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

08Undated

When in fear it is safest to force the attack.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

09Undated

The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile endure awhile believe always and never turn back.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote

10Undated

There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?

Marcus Annaeus Seneca / quote