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Seneca was born in Cordoba, Spain in 4 BC.
He was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist.
He was exiled to Corsica by the emperor Claudius in 41 AD.
He was recalled by Agrippina, Nero's mother, in 49 AD.
He became Nero's tutor and advisor.
He was accused of treason by Nero in 65 AD.
He was forced to commit suicide by Nero.
He is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
His writings have influenced many philosophers and writers throughout history.

inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

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It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much. ... The life we receive is not short but we make it so; we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully.

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Timendi causa est nescire - Ignorance is the cause of fear.

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Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.

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Leisure without books is death, and burial of a man alive.

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Life is like a play: it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.

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