“It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.”

Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman of the first century CE, Seneca is best known for his practical essays on ethics and self-discipline, blending philosophical theory with everyday wisdom. His works, including *Letters to Lucilius*, remain influential for their clarity and focus on resilience and moral integrity.