Quote by Seneca Download Open image ““No man has escaped paying the penalty for being born.”” — Seneca ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.0 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“...certain people have good, ordinary blood and others have an animated, lively sort of blood that comes to the face quickly.” — Seneca Copy Share Image
