Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in a firmness of mind and mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as talk; and to make our actions and words all of a color.
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This quote is just one of 9 total Lucius Annaeus Seneca quotes in our collection. Lucius Annaeus Seneca is known for saying 'Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in a firmness of mind and mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as talk; and to make our actions and words all of a color.' as well as some of the following quotes.
You cease to be afraid when you cease to hope; for hope is accompanied by fear.
Wisdom allows nothing to be good that will not be so forever; no man to be happy but he that needs no other happiness than what he has within himself; no man to be great or powerful that is not master of himself.
This quote is just one of 9 total Lucius Annaeus Seneca quotes in our collection. Lucius Annaeus Seneca is known for saying 'Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in a firmness of mind and mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as talk; and to make our actions and words all of a color.' as well as some of the following quotes.