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When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

~Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them.

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Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things.

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Believe me, that was a happy age, before the days of architects, before the days of builders.

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One must steer, not talk.

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He who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.

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It is the superfluous things for which men sweat, - superfluous things that wear our togas theadbare, that force us to grow old in camp, that dash us upon foreign shores.

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Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

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Light troubles speak; the weighty are struck dumb.

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Biography

Nationality: Roman

Type: Statesman

Born: Unknown

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