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Biography - Seneca:

Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman (Approximate years of birth and death).
Born: -4 - Died: 65
Period:
1st century
1st century BC
Place of birth: Spain
Spain

And knows that to win without danger is to win without glory.


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Translation

Translation

(Latin)



Latin
Et scit eum sine gloria vinci qui sine periculo vincitur.




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To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.

Lest too light winning
Make the prize light.





Quotes for: danger


Quotes

Quotes about danger:


Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when it's the only one we have.





But where the danger is,
also grows the saving power.






The world is in greater peril from those who tolerate or encourage evil than from those who actually commit it.





The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.





Great perils have this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers.





The most dangerous worldview is the worldview of those who have not viewed the world.











Quotes

Seneca also said...


A happy life, therefore, is one which is in accordance with its own nature.





The language of truth is simple.





Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.
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A great part of progress consists in the desire to make progress.





If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.





Let the other side be heard as well.
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