“You act like mortals in all that you fear, and like immortals in all that you desire.”

— Seneca · Life quote

You act like mortals in all that you fear, and like immortals in all that you desire. — Seneca quote card
Philosopher · 4 BCE – 65

Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman, author of Letters to Lucilius.

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