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Category: Marcus Annaeus Seneca

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

Success is not greedy as people think but insignificant. That’s why it satisfies nobody.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them.

success, happiness

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

When in fear it is safest to force the attack.

success, happiness

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

A man’s as miserable as he thinks he is.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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

self-confidence

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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

self, acceptance

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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

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