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Quote by Seneca the Younger

“There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.”

Quote by Seneca the Younger

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Seneca the Younger

Seneca the Younger (4 BC - 65 AD) was a renowned Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright. Born into a wealthy Roman family, he served as a government official in the Roman Empire. Seneca's philosophy was deeply influenced by Stoicism, and his works have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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