Seneca Quotes and Sayings

“People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness they still remain in his debt.” – Seneca

“What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more…” – Seneca

“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” – Seneca

“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.” — Seneca

“It goes far toward making a man faithful to let him understand that you think him so; and he that does but suspect I will deceive him gives me a sort of right to do it.” – Seneca

“The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.” – Seneca

“The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man . . . It is more powerful than external circumstances.” – Seneca

“The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.” – Seneca