“Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.” — Seneca · Attributed, moral writings
“Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested.” — Seneca · On the Shortness of Life
“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” — Seneca · Attributed, moral essays