Socrates was ennobled by the hemlock draught. Wrench from C… - Seneca

" "
Socrates was ennobled by the hemlock draught. Wrench from Cato's hand his sword, the vindicator of liberty, and you deprive him of the greatest share of his glory.

Seneca

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BC – A.D. 65), often known simply as Seneca, or Seneca the Younger, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and humorist. He was the son of Seneca the Elder.

Also Known As

Native Name: Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Alternative Names: Seneca the Younger • the Younger Seneca • Lucio Anneo Seneca • Annaeus Seneca • Lucius Annaeus Seneca minor • Lucius Annaeus Seneca Iunior • L. Annæus Seneca • Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger

All quotes from Seneca Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Seneca:

Cicero Euripides Benjamin Franklin Michel de Montaigne Plutarch

Additional quotes by Seneca

He who indulges in empty fears earns himself real fears.

These actions are not essentially difficult; it is we ourselves that are soft and flabby.

Harsh conditions can be softened, restricted ones can be widened, and heavy ones can weigh less on those who know how to bear them.

Socrates was ennobled by the hemlock draught. Wrench from Cato's hand his sword, the vindicator of liberty, and you deprive him of the greatest share… - Seneca

About Seneca

Also Known As

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Additional quotes by Seneca

Advanced Search Filters