Marcus Annaeus Seneca

There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?

The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile endure awhile believe always and never turn back.

When in fear it is safest to force the attack.

For the great benefits of our being- our life health and reason-we look upon ourselves.

Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.

There's one blessing only the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.

What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.

To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself.

Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.

It is not manly to turn one's back on fortune.

What does reason demand of a man? A very easy thing-to live in accord with his own nature.

If you wish to fear nothing consider that everything is to be feared.

Success is not greedy as people think but insignificant. That's why it satisfies nobody.

One should count each day a separate life.

Add each day something to fortify you against poverty and death.

Nothing is ours except time.

It is for the superfluous things of life that men sweat.