Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.

Quote by Seneca

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Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may...

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may...

While we teach, we learn.

While we teach, we learn.

To wish to be well is a part of becoming well.

To wish to be well is a part of becoming well.

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a...

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a...

Live among men as if God beheld you; speak to God as if men were...

Live among men as if God beheld you; speak to God as if men were...

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

God is the universal substance in existing things. He comprises all things. He is the...

God is the universal substance in existing things. He comprises all things. He is the...

Death's the discharge of our debt of sorrow

Death's the discharge of our debt of sorrow

A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.

A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.

Injustice never rules forever

Injustice never rules forever

If wisdom were offered me with this restriction, that I should keep it close and...

If wisdom were offered me with this restriction, that I should keep it close and...

True wisdom consists in not departing from nature and in molding our conduct according to...

True wisdom consists in not departing from nature and in molding our conduct according to...

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless...

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless...

People do not care how nobly they live, only how long, despite the fact that...

People do not care how nobly they live, only how long, despite the fact that...

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher

Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that...

Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that...

Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with...

Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with...

I can see clearly now... that I was wrong in not acting more decisively and...

I can see clearly now... that I was wrong in not acting more decisively and...

Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.

Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.

He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.

He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.