No one can be happy who has been thrust outside the pale of truth. And there are two ways that one can be removed from this realm: by lying, or by being lied to.
Seneca the YoungerIt is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.
Seneca the YoungerThere is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish.
Seneca the YoungerGod has not revealed all things to man and has entrusted us with but a fragment of His mighty work. But He who directs all things, who has established and laid the foundation of the world, who has clothed Himself with Creation, He is greater and better than that which He has wrought. Hidden from our eyes, He can only be reached by the spirit.
Seneca the Younger