Famous quote by Seneca the Younger

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"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials"

- Seneca the Younger

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This quote suggests that in order for somebody or something to improve and reach their complete capacity, they need to face challenges and challenges. Simply as a gem can not become shiny and polished without being rubbed and polished, a person can not become their best self without going through difficult experiences and gaining from them.

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This quote is written / told by Seneca the Younger between 5 BC and 65 AC. He was a famous Statesman from Rome. The author also have 125 other quotes.

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