Famous quote by Seneca the Younger

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"Wisdom allows nothing to be good that will not be so forever; no man to be happy but he that needs no other happiness than what he has within himself; no man to be great or powerful that is not master of himself"

- Seneca the Younger

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This quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca speaks to the value of knowledge as well as self-mastery. He recommends that true knowledge allows us to recognize that nothing can be good forever, which true joy comes from within. He also suggests that true greatness as well as power come from mastering oneself. This quote urges us to strive for knowledge as well as self-mastery, as these are the keys to real happiness as well as success. It is a suggestion that we need to not depend on outside sources for our joy as well as success, yet rather focus on developing our inner strength and also knowledge. By doing so, we can attain real happiness as well as achievement.

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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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