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“Avarice is a cursed vice: offer a man enough gold, and he will part with his own small hoard of food, however great his hunger.”

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a renowned Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright, born in 125 AD and died in 180 AD. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts, outstanding literary achievements, and rich political experience. more

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