Seneca the Younger (Seneca) Quotes

Remember that pain has this most excellent quality. If prolonged it cannot be severe, and if severe it cannot be prolonged.

Seneca the Younger

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• Remember that pain has this most excellent quality. If prolonged it cannot be severe, and if severe it cannot be prolonged.

  

  Seneca the Younger
  • Remember
  • Pain
  • Quality