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From Hecato, as quoted by Seneca the Younger in Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium; Epistle IX
More quotes by Seneca the Elder
It is the sign of a great spirit to be moderate in prosperity.
The entire world would perish, if pity were not to limit anger.
It is wrong not to give a hand to the fallen; this law is universal to the whole human race.
The whole world would have been destroyed if compassion did not put an end to anger.
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And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind.
To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.
Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.
Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.
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