Seneca Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Seneca quotes, Seneca sayings, and Seneca proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

If one does not know to which port is sailing, no wind is favorable. Seneca
The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable. Seneca
When one has lost a friend one's eyes should be neither dry nor streaming. Tears, yes, there should be, but not lamentation. Seneca
The mind should be allowed some relaxation, that it may return to its work all the better for the rest. Seneca
The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one. Seneca
The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself. Seneca
It is quality rather than quantity that matters. Seneca
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. Seneca
If you judge, investigate. Seneca
If you would judge, understand. Seneca
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. Seneca
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. Seneca
Even journey has an end. Seneca
Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness. Seneca
There is no delight in owning anything unshared. Seneca
A man's as miserable as he thinks he is. Seneca
We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. Seneca
The voice of flattery affects us after it has ceased, just as after a concert men find some agreeable air ringing in their ears to the exclusion of all serious business. Seneca
We should give as we would receive: cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. Seneca
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. Seneca
Injustice never rules forever. Seneca
Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment. Seneca
He who is sorry for having sinned is almost innocent. Seneca
Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all. Seneca
There are more people abusive to others than lie open to abuse themselves; but the humor goes round, and he that laughs at me to-day will have somebody to laugh at him to-morrow. Seneca
Life is neither a good nor an evil: it is a field for good and evil Seneca
Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness. Seneca
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. Seneca
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. Seneca
Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind. Seneca