Lucius Annaeus Seneca Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Lucius Annaeus Seneca quotes, Lucius Annaeus Seneca sayings, and Lucius Annaeus Seneca proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence about the future. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
No man ever became wise by chance. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
He that does good to another does good also to himself. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
If you wished to be loved, love. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
No one can be happy who has been thrust outside the pale of truth. And there are two ways that one can be removed from this realm: by lying, or by being lied to. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Life's like a play: it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
It makes a great deal of difference whether one wills not to sin or has not the knowledge to sin. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Life's like a play: it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The much occupied man has no time for wantonness, and it is an obvious commonplace that the evils of leisure can be shaken off by hard work. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Every guilty person is his own hangman. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and to prefer things in measure to things in excess. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
No man enjoys the true taste of life, but he who is ready and willing to quit it. Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. Lucius Annaeus Seneca