It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. — Seneca · Smartyfair

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It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. — Seneca · Smartyfair

It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.

Seneca4–65 BC · philosopher · Ancient RomeSeneca was a Roman philosopher, playwright, and advisor to emperors who wrote thoughtful letters and essays about how to live a calm, meaningful life.11 quotes

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The path to something great is bumpy on purpose.

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What turned up: Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, Letter LXXXIV; Wikiquote sourced section.
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For sometimes it is an act of bravery even to live.

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