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"Nature gave us the seeds of knowledge, not knowledge itself."

— Seneca

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Seneca is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Seneca

• "Fortune favors the prepared mind."
• "Power over oneself is the greatest power."
• "Let your action correspond to your word."
• "Each day is a new life."
• "If you want to be loved, love."

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