“It is easier to exclude harmful passions than to rule them, and to deny them admittance than to control them after they have been admitted.”
Quote by Seneca the Younger
Author
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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