Quotes by : Lucius Annaeus Seneca

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

A person's fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.

A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.

There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.....

Every reign must submit to a greater reign.

The first step in a person's salvation is knowledge of their sin.

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

A physician is not angry at the intemperance of a mad patient, nor does he take it ill to be railed at....

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man,....

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.....