“To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength and burden.”
~ Seneca
William Shakespeare on Life, Good and Bad
“The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together”
~ William Shakespeare
Epictetus on Difficulties
“However he may treat me, I must deal rightly by him. This is what lies with me, what none can hinder.”
~ Epictetus
Seneca on Fortune
“In the mean time, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune’s habit of behaving just as she pleases.”
~ Seneca
Seneca on Laughter
“It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.”
~ Seneca
Seneca on Trials
“No one should put too much trust in triumph. No one should give up hope of trials improving.”
~ Seneca
Seneca on Acceptance
“All the things which cause complaint or dread are like the taxes of life—things from which … you should never hope for exemption or seek escape.”
~ Seneca
Seneca on Trials
“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”
~ Seneca