Roman - Statesman | 5 BC - 65 AD
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
DareDifficultThingsBecause
The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.
AdversityManMindBravePressure
Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.
BestGeniusFirstAlwaysPrudence
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.
AdversityGreatManWorldGreat Man
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
LifeWisdomWordsMindColorTalk
A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.
InjusticeNeverKingdomLasts
In war there is no prize for runner-up.
WarPrizeRunner-Up
What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat.
NatureReachEasySweatWithin
All cruelty springs from weakness.
WeaknessCrueltySprings
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.
WorkGodManBraveConflictEvil
A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.
ManMoreNecessaryWhoThanBefore
If you judge, investigate.
JudgeYouInvestigate
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