I propose to value them according to their character, and not according to their duties. Each man acquires his character for himself, but accident assigns his duties.
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- Seneca the Younger
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- Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium (Moral Letters to Lucilius) / Letter XLVII: On master and slave
- Culture / tradition
- Roman
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