Syllables govern the world. John Selden on writing
We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right. Seneca on adversity
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired. Seneca on adversity
Light troubles speak; the weighty are struck du Seneca on adversity
It is the failing of youth not to be able to restrain its own violence. Seneca on age
The greatest remedy for anger is delay. Seneca on anger
Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune. Seneca on conflict
Fate leads the willing and drags along the unwilling. Seneca on destiny
Whatever fortune has raised to a height, she has raised only to cast it down. Seneca on fortune
We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. Seneca on giving
A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts. Seneca on government
That grief is light which can take counsel. Seneca on grief
Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself. Seneca on grief
To wish to be well is a part of becoming well. Seneca on health
No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline. Seneca on heart
A great mind becomes a great fortune. Seneca on intelligence
There is no genius free from some tincture of madness. Seneca on intelligence
No man enjoys the true taste of life, but he who is ready and willing to quit it. Seneca on life
As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters. Seneca on life
Everything is the product of one universal creative effort. There is nothing dead in Nature. Everything is organic and living, and therefore the whole world appears to be a living organism. Seneca on life