Seneca the Younger (Seneca) Quotes

We are sure to get the better of fortune if we do but grapple with her.

Seneca the Younger

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• Grapple

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• We are sure to get the better of fortune if we do but grapple with her.

  

  Seneca the Younger
  • Fortune
  • Grapple