Seneca Quotes

A collection of quotes by Seneca.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca the Younger, was a prominent Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright. Born around 4 BC in Cordoba, Spain, he moved to Rome where he was educated in rhetoric and philosophy. Seneca became a trusted advisor to Emperor Nero, but later fell out of favor and was forced to commit suicide in 65 AD. His philosophical works, including "Letters from a Stoic" and "On the Shortness of Life," continue to be highly regarded for their insights on ethics, happiness, and living a virtuous life.

Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.

Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a sepa

Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.

Life is a gift of the immortal Gods, but living well is the

Life is a gift of the immortal Gods, but living well is the gift of philosophy

If wisdom were offered me with this restriction, that I shou

If wisdom were offered me with this restriction, that I should keep it close and not communicate it, I would refuse the gift

They that mistake life's accessories for life itself are lik

They that mistake life's accessories for life itself are like them that go too fast in a maze: their very haste confuses them

Life without the courage for death is slavery

Life without the courage for death is slavery

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Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a vo

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so I shall choose my death when I am about to depart from life.

Friendship always benefits love sometimes injures.

Friendship always benefits love sometimes injures.