The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms. Henri-Frédéric Amiel He who spares the wicked injures the good. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) As was his language so was his life. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) An unpopular rule is never long maintained. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) All art is an imitation of nature. Seneca Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD) The higher your station, the less your liberty. Sallust Roman historian & politician (86 BC - 34 BC) |