It is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods.
Seneca the YoungerJust where death is expecting you is something we cannot know; so, for your part, expect him everywhere.
Seneca the YoungerRefrain from following the example of those whose craving is for attention, not their own improvement.
Seneca the YoungerOur minds must relax: they will rise better and keener after rest. Just as you must not force fertile farmland, as uninterrupted productivity will soon exhaust it, so constant effort will sap our mental vigour, while a short period of rest and relaxation will restore our powers. Unremitting effort leads to a kind of mental dullness and lethargy.
Seneca the Younger