Seneca: I should prefer that Fortune keep me in her camp rather than in the lap of luxury. If I am tortured, but bear it bravely

I should prefer that Fortune keep me in her camp rather than in the lap of luxur — Seneca

I should prefer that Fortune keep me in her camp rather than in the lap of luxury. If I am tortured, but bear it bravely, all is well; if I die, but die bravely, it is also well.

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