Seneca the Younger (Seneca) Quotes

What must be shall be; and that which is a necessity to him that struggles, is little more than choice to him that is willing.

Seneca the Younger

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• What must be shall be; and that which is a necessity to him that struggles, is little more than choice to him that is willing.

  

  Seneca the Younger
  • Struggle
  • Choices
  • Littles