Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.

The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven t

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This quote suggests that unfortunate events can make good people look to a higher power for guidance and support, while fortunate events can make bad people feel a sense of arrogance and disconnect. It highlights the idea that life's circumstances can shape people's attitudes and behaviors, and how individuals respond to good or bad fortune reflects their character.

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By Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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