Get Started
Home Authors Tags
Photo of lucius annaeus seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quotes

Biography

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, often referred to as Seneca the Younger, was a prominent Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright in ancient Rome. Born around 4 BCE in Corduba, Hispania, and dying in 65 CE, Seneca was a tutor and later advisor to Emperor Nero. His philosophical works, such as "Letters to Lucilius" and "On the Shortness of Life," delve into Stoic ethics and personal wisdom. more Lucius Annaeus Seneca, often referred to as Seneca the Younger, was a prominent Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright in ancient Rome. Born around 4 BCE in Corduba, Hispania, and dying in 65 CE, Seneca was a tutor and later advisor to Emperor Nero. His philosophical works, such as "Letters to Lucilius" and "On the Shortness of Life," delve into Stoic ethics and personal wisdom. Seneca also authored several tragedies, including "Phaedra" and "Thyestes," which explore themes of power and morality. His forced suicide in 65 CE came after accusations of conspiracy against Nero, marking a dramatic end to his influential and tumultuous career. less

Popular Quotes

"Life is long if you know how to use it "
Tags: Philosophy, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Life, Perspective
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful "
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Perspective, Truth, Belief
"All cruelty springs from weakness "
Tags: Human nature, Strength, Compassion, Psychology, Ethics
"While we are postponing life speeds by"
Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Productivity, Time management
"Fate leads the willing and drags along the reluctant"
Tags: Philosophy, Acceptance, Guidance, Destiny, Fate
"Time heals what reason cannot"
Tags: Wisdom, Growth, Mental health, Acceptance, Time
"The greatest remedy for anger is delay"
Tags: Wisdom, Mindfulness, Emotional intelligence, Patience, Self-control
"Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power"
Tags: Empowerment, Inner strength, Power, Self-discipline, Self-control
"The whole future lies in uncertainty live immediately"
Tags: Philosophy, Mindfulness, Future, Existentialism, Uncertainty
"He who is brave is free"
Tags: Courage, Strength, Freedom, Independence, Bravery
"There is no easy way from the earth to the stars"
Tags: Inspiration, Perseverance, Determination, Achievement, Dreams
"One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood"
Tags: Relationships, Understanding, Empathy, Communication, Connection
"He who fears death will never do anything worth of a man who is alive "
Tags: Motivation, Life, Courage, Purpose, Existence
"It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness "
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Perseverance, Determination
"True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future "
Tags: Mindfulness, Happiness, Inner peace, Future, Well-being
Instagram Icon Facebook Icon X Icon Threads Icon