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"In life, the goal is not to dominate others, but to dominate oneself."

— Seneca

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Seneca is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Seneca

• "Time heals what reason cannot."
• "A sound mind cannot be harmed by any adversity."
• "If you do not have a clear goal, any path will do."
• "There is no more faithful servant than time."
• "Progress is not in not falling, but in getting up every time you fall."

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