Quotes by Seneca

All art is an imitation of nature.

An unpopular rule is never long maintained.

As was his language so was his life.

Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.

Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.

Delay not; swift the flight of fortune's greatest favours.

Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labour the body.

Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.

Fate rules the affairs of mankind with no recognizable order.

He who spares the wicked injures the good.

He will live ill who does not know how to die well.

I do not distinguish by the eye, but by the mind, which is the proper judge.

I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.

If a man does not know to what port he is steering, no wind is favourable to him.

If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.

If virtue precede us every step will be safe.

It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen; that is the common right of humanity.