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“If wisdom were offered me with this restriction, that I should keep it close and not communicate it, I would refuse the gift.”

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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