Seneca the Younger Quotes

Your spirit is the true shield.

Philosophy's power to blunt all the blows of circumstance is beyond belief.

Despondency is not a state of humility; on the contrary, it is the vexation and despair of a cowardly pride--nothing is worse; whether we stumble or whether we fall, we must only think of rising again and going on in our course.

I have been holding a dialogue with myself and girding myself to stand fast without running.

A true philosopher is beyond the reach of fortune.

If you're strong enough on the inside, you can handle anything that comes at you on the outside.

I have wondered why is it that some people are less affected and torn by the verities of life and death that others.

Every time a man rises from defeat, he becomes mentally and emotionally stronger. Thus, in time, one may actually find his self - his true, inner self - through temporary defeat.

I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life's luggage.

Be courageous when the mind deceives you Be courageous In the final account only this is important

It took strength to hold on to inner passion, and Noah had done that.

Be strong, get beyond all superstitions, and be free.

I've gotten a lot of comfort from the philosophy of the Roman Stoics. For me, one of the most powerful ideas of Stoicism is that you can't pick or choose in the world what you want to happen and what you don't want to happen, and that actually if you did get to choose, the version you would come up with would be unsociable, lame, and basically less beautiful than the truth.

it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable.

No matter how healthy, intelligent or affluent we may be, if our minds are weak, then our happiness will also be frail and brittle. Our minds of faith, moreover, enable us to bring out the full potential in all things and situations, so it is crucial that we strive to forge our minds of faith.

Dark clouds may hang on me sometimes, but I'll work it out.

At times to think of one's outer helplessness is good, but to think always of one's inner strength is infinitely better.

I wish I had a gentle mind and a spine made up of iron.

Early in life, I decided that I would not be overcome by events. My philosophy has been that regardless of the circumstances, I shall not be vanquished, but will try to be happy. Life is not easy for any of us. But it is a continual challenge, and it is up to us to be cheerful - and to be strong, so that those who depend on us may draw strength from our example.

I use memories but I will not allow memories to use me.

To attain his dream, the warrior of light needs a strong will and an enormous capacity for acceptance.

You must grow in patience when you meet with great wrongs, and they will then be powerless to vex your mind.

When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'Fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right

I've learned what I can control is whether I am going to live a day in fear and depression and panic, or whether I am going to attack the day and make it as good a day, as wonderful a day, as I can.