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Quote by Seneca the Younger

“It is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods.”

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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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