Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quotes
- Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other yet do not devote yourself to one branch exclusively. Strive to get clear notions about all. Give up no science entirely for science is but one.
- Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk and to make our words and actions all of a color.
- If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.
- Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.
- 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.
- It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.
- Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
- There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.
- If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.
- It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.
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