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There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, e
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"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"

- Seneca the Younger

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This quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca talks to the concept that no matter how great an individual might be, they are still vulnerable to the power and unkindness of even the most unimportant of individuals. This quote serves as a tip that no one is above the influence of others, and that even the most powerful and prominent individuals can be impacted by the actions of those around them. It is a tip that nobody is invincible, and that even the most effective people can be harmed by the actions of those who are weaker than them. It is a reminder that no matter how terrific an individual might be, they are still susceptible to the power and unkindness of even the most unimportant of individuals. This quote serves as a pointer to be simple and to keep in mind that no one is above the impact of others.

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Seneca the Younger 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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