Atheism Quote by Seneca the Younger Download Open image “It is the characteristic of a weak and diseased mind to fear the unfamiliar.” — Seneca the Younger ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Atheism Characteristic Weak Characteristics Diseased Diseased Mind Fear Fear Unfamiliar Mind Mind Fear Positive atheism Psychology Unfamiliar Weak Weak Diseased
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Men trust rather to their eyes than to their ears; the effect of precepts is therefore slow and tedious, whilst that of examples is… — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment. — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
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