There was living in the palace at this time a brother of the great Germanicus, and consequently an uncle of the late emperor, whose name was Claudius Caesar.

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But in the life of every man there are influences of a far more real...

But in the life of every man there are influences of a far more real...

For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse...

For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse...

There is only one real failure in life that is possible, and that is, not...

There is only one real failure in life that is possible, and that is, not...

The decision of such judges as Claudius and his Senate is worth very little in...

The decision of such judges as Claudius and his Senate is worth very little in...

Whether the prayer of Seneca was granted we do not know; but, as we do...

Whether the prayer of Seneca was granted we do not know; but, as we do...

If ever I want to amuse myself with an idiot, I have not far to...

If ever I want to amuse myself with an idiot, I have not far to...

Man's liberty ends, and it ought to end, when that liberty becomes the curse of...

Man's liberty ends, and it ought to end, when that liberty becomes the curse of...

Seneca brings vividly before us a picture of the various scholars assembled in a school...

Seneca brings vividly before us a picture of the various scholars assembled in a school...

No man can pass into eternity, for he is already in it.

No man can pass into eternity, for he is already in it.