Seneca the Younger (Seneca) Quotes

I had rather never receive a kindness than never bestow one.

Seneca the Younger

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• I had rather never receive a kindness than never bestow one.

  

  Seneca the Younger
  • Kindness
  • Receive
  • Bestow