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Tag Archives: Seneca
If you would judge, understand.
If you would judge, understand. – Seneca What does that mean? I would expand this slightly to state “If you would judge, first you must understand.” I don’t know if he was carving all his quotes into stone, or if … Continue reading
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Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, judgement, knowledge, Seneca, understanding
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In war there is no prize for runner-up
In war there is no prize for runner-up. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as time is showing this quote to have a few cracks in it. It used to be that in wars, there were … Continue reading
Posted in belief, momentum, passion, self improvement, victory, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, passion, self improvement, Seneca, victory
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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners.
A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this speaks of the envy and bitterness that is part of the lives of so many people. They aren’t … Continue reading
Posted in anger, common sense, courage, education, governance, opposition, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, anger, Seneca, sin
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A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.
A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, that sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how Latin references work, and how they are … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, happiness, life, self knowledge, Seneca
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The greatest remedy for anger is delay.
The greatest remedy for anger is delay. – Seneca What does that mean? Anger, when delayed or deferred, is weakened. This, he believes, is the best course, to allow anger to fade away before it is acted out. In his case, I … Continue reading
Posted in anger, delay, discipline, habits, reflection, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, anger, delay, relax, Seneca
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It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.
It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve met someone who spends more time complaining about things than they do working to make things better. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, laughter, perspective, thinking, time
Tagged @philo_quotes, lament, laughter, perspective, Seneca
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. – Seneca What does that mean? What he is saying that muscles are built by labor (overcoming physical difficulties), and the mind is built by overcoming difficulties (of a mental nature). This … Continue reading
One must steer, not talk.
One must steer, not talk. – Seneca What does that mean? While I doubt Seneca had cellphones and driving in mind when he put this together, it does seem to apply fairly well, doesn’t it? However, given the century, my guess … Continue reading
A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.
A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary. – Seneca What does that mean? Today’s quote is a compliment to Aristotle’s quote, which says “Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.” If you are … Continue reading
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The things hardest to bear are sweetest to remember.
The things hardest to bear are sweetest to remember. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, it speaks of the people and relationships that are no more, but you are now more fond of than ever before. It might include events … Continue reading
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If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, the saying is about your destination. If you don’t have one, no wind can possibly take you … Continue reading
While we are postponing, life speeds by.
While we are postponing, life speeds by. – Seneca What does that mean? It means that time waits for no one. If you make a habit of putting things off, you will find you have run out of time to get things … Continue reading
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Tagged @QuoteHouse, action, Seneca
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Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things.
Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m not sure if Seneca was that brief, or if the translators tried to tighten up his prose. A more easily read version might go … Continue reading
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It is a rough road that leads…
It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, it speaks of the difficulties that often precede any significant accomplishment. The most rewarding accomplishment can be the one that included … Continue reading
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There is no delight in owning anything unshared.
There is no delight in owning anything unshared. – Seneca What does that mean? This seems fairly straight forward, doesn’t it? How many things have you ever purchased that you deliberately hid from the world, that nobody else knew about? … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, delight, helping, Seneca, sharing
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