“If you live according to nature, you never will be poor; if according to the world's caprice, you will never be rich.”
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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