In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory. Lucius Annaeus Seneca armbereavecommander Change image and share on social
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. Lucius Annaeus Seneca mannernoblepoor Change image and share on social
Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others. Lucius Annaeus Seneca boastbragdescent Change image and share on social
Whatever fortune has raised to a height, she has raised only to cast it down. Lucius Annaeus Seneca castfortuneheight Change image and share on social
The things hardest to bear are sweetest to remember. Lucius Annaeus Seneca bearhardremember Change image and share on social
We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. Lucius Annaeus Seneca benefitcheerfullyfinger Change image and share on social
Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last. Lucius Annaeus Seneca geniusprudence Change image and share on social
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. Lucius Annaeus Seneca feargreatmake Change image and share on social
While we are postponing, life speeds by. Lucius Annaeus Seneca lifepostponspeed Change image and share on social
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. Lucius Annaeus Seneca birthdaydayeternity Change image and share on social
