Seneca the Younger (Seneca) Quotes

There is no benefit so large that malignity will not lessen it; none so narrow that a good interpretation will not enlarge it.

Seneca the Younger

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• People in Tulsa are totally friendly; the crowds are very nice.

  

  Yakov Smirnoff
  • People
  • Nice
  • Friendly

• I like challenging parts, something I haven't done yet, something that scares me. There's just a feeling I get when I read a script that I love, I feel an attachment to it, a yearning to play that character.

  

  Tatiana Maslany
  • Character
  • Feeling
  • Like

• All government, of course, is against liberty.

  

  H. L. Mencken
  • Government
  • Liberty
  • Against

• The increased presence of Muslims in Italy and in Europe is directly proportional to our loss of freedom.

  

  Oriana Fallaci
  • Freedom
  • Loss
  • Presence

• I have been told that Your Excellency follows the teachings of Jesus (PBUH)

  

  Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
  • Jesus

• This is an evil law, a black flag hovers over it.

  

  Ayman Odeh
  • Black
  • Law
  • Evil

• I was gonna write songs, I was gonna be a star and a singer and I never thought of doing anything else.

  

  Kim Carnes
  • Star

• I sometimes think it ironic for an ex-seaman, longshoreman, truck driver, policeman, bus driver, etc... to find success writing children's novels.

  

  Brian Jacques
  • Writing
  • Children
  • Success

• For me, I actively look for projects that showcase people of color.

  

  David Oyelowo
  • People
  • Color

• For a coach to be able to help you, they need to get to know you well. They need to see what's happening - that you are not in the mood to talk, or something like this. It is very hard to find the right person.

  

  Ana Ivanovic
  • Help
  • Mood

• My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional - a 20 goosebump experience.

  

  David L. Wolper
  • Experience
  • Emotional
  • inspirational

• Coaching works best with high potential people who are willing to make a concerted effort to change, not as a religious conversion activity.

  

  Marshall Goldsmith
  • People
  • High
  • Religious

• I'm very down-to-earth and approachable, and I can be one of the guys and watch sports... I like to cook - I'm like the girl next door.

  

  Marisa Miller
  • Girl
  • Earth
  • Sports

• Here at home, we're in a world of right angles and human construct, so whether it's cement or plastic or steel, everything is at an angle. But nature is chaos theory in full play. So having that uniqueness of what nature is gives me a sense of rejuvenation and scale.

  

  Conrad Anker
  • World
  • Home
  • Nature

• I'm pretty political when it comes to human rights and things like that.

  

  Peter Krause
  • Pretty
  • Political

• Everything is backwards now, like out there is the the real world and this is the dream.

  

  James Cameron
  • World
  • Real
  • Dream

• It's been so long since a talented writer last occupied the White House; no wonder, then, that American writers have been among the most prominent of all the demographic groups claiming a piece of Barack Obama for themselves.

  

  Jonathan Raban
  • Long
  • American
  • House

• No one person can possibly combine all the elements supposed to make up what everyone means by friendship.

  

  Francis Marion Crawford
  • Up
  • Friendship

• I wrestled futilely, then relaxed as a vine wrapped three times around my throat and squeezed. Right," I choked out, and shut my eyes. "I'll wait here, then.

  

  Rachel Caine
  • Time
  • Eyes
  • Vine

• Sit Rest Work. Alone with yourself, Never weary. On the edge of the forest Live joyfully, Without desire.

  

  Gautama Buddha
  • Work
  • Desire
  • Forest

• I have a fascination with Flight 93. My emotions are mixed: awe, gratitude, fear, heartache, pride - even, in some ways, guilt.

  

  Dana Perino
  • Fear
  • Pride
  • Gratitude

• The Bible says that when we obey God’s commands, we benefit. I think we naturally assume that if we look out for our own interests and concerns, we will be happy. But people who sacrifice for others will tell you that seasons of giving are the most rewarding of their lives.

  

  Francis Chan
  • Looks
  • Interest
  • Benefits

• There is no benefit so large that malignity will not lessen it; none so narrow that a good interpretation will not enlarge it.

  

  Seneca the Younger
  • Gratitude
  • Benefits
  • Interpretation