Who said "The greatest command is command of yourself."?

Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). Source: Letters to Lucilius 113.30.

What is the original Latin?

imperare sibi maximum imperium est. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

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Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

imperare sibi maximum imperium est

The greatest command is command of yourself.

Seneca, Letters to Lucilius 113.30

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What it means

Men brag about provinces and armies and miss the one kingdom equal to the gods'. Seneca's empire is self-rule. Win that and nothing outside can rule you.

The source

"The greatest command is command of yourself." Seneca said it in Letters to Lucilius 113.30. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"imperare sibi maximum imperium est"

Original Latin, Letters to Lucilius 113.30. Text read at thelatinlibrary.com.

Who said it

Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). Stoic philosopher, playwright and adviser to the emperor Nero. His letters to his friend Lucilius are the most readable handbook of Stoicism ever written.

Questions

What does "The greatest command is command of yourself." mean?: Men brag about provinces and armies and miss the one kingdom equal to the gods'. Seneca's empire is self-rule. Win that and nothing outside can rule you.
Who said "The greatest command is command of yourself."?: Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). Source: Letters to Lucilius 113.30.
What is the original Latin?: imperare sibi maximum imperium est. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.
Is "The greatest command is command of yourself." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"The greatest command is command of yourself." (Seneca, Letters to Lucilius 113.30, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/the-greatest-command-is-command-of-yourself