"A punishment to some, to some a gift, and to many a favor"
- Seneca the Younger
About this Quote
This quote recommends that one occasion or action can have different significances or consequences for different people. Something that might be viewed as a penalty by one person might be considered a present by another, and some may even consider it a favor. For that reason, it stresses the subjective nature of perspectives and the significance of thinking about diverse points of view.
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
