Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help a

Summary

This quote suggests that regardless of a person's status or greatness, they can still find themselves in situations where they require assistance and are vulnerable to the power and cruelty of even the most ordinary individuals. It implies that no one is exempt from being in need or subject to the potential harm inflicted by others, emphasizing the universal nature of human dependence and the unpredictability of other people's actions.

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