Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic is a collection of letters written by the Roman philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius, providing advice on living a good life based on the principles of Stoicism. In Letter #33, Seneca discusses the importance of choosing our friends wisely and cultivating genuine friendships that are based on virtue and […]
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Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius are a series of moral essays written by the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca. These letters provide insights into the stoic philosophy and the way of life it promotes. In this blog post, we will discuss the 32nd letter in the collection, and its most significant quote. Letter 32, entitled “On Progress,”
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Seneca’s 31st letter is addressed to his friend Lucillius, and it discusses the importance of focusing on the present moment rather than worrying about the past or the future. The letter begins with Seneca stating that “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future.”
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Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius are a collection of philosophical essays that contain timeless wisdom that is just as relevant today as it was when Seneca wrote them in the first century AD. Letter #30, in particular, is a powerful reminder to live in the present and make the most of every moment. In this letter,
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Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius provide timeless wisdom and advice on how to live a good life. In Letter #29, Seneca explores the nature of friendship and the importance of cultivating genuine and lasting relationships. In the letter, Seneca writes that true friends are not those who merely offer flattery or material gifts, but those who
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Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius are filled with practical advice on how to live a fulfilling and virtuous life. In his 28th letter, Seneca focuses on the importance of time and how we can make the most of it. Seneca starts by stating that time is the only resource that is equally distributed among all individuals,
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In his twenty-seventh letter, Seneca addresses the topic of friendship, one of the most important aspects of a virtuous life. He discusses the nature of true friendship and how it can provide comfort, support, and guidance to those who cultivate it. One of the most important points that Seneca makes in this letter is that
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Seneca’s 26th letter is addressed to his friend Lucilius and explores the theme of friendship. The letter opens with Seneca acknowledging that it is a great privilege to have a true friend, someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts and feelings. He writes, “How happy is he to whom it is given to
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Seneca’s Letter #25 is addressed to Lucilius and is about the importance of living in the present moment. Seneca urges Lucilius to focus on the present moment and not to worry about the future or dwell on the past. He argues that life is too short to waste on worries and regrets, and that the
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In Seneca’s 24th letter, he writes to his friend Lucilius about the importance of living a simple life. Seneca argues that simplicity is the key to living a happy life, and that we should focus on the things that truly matter rather than getting caught up in worldly pleasures and distractions. The most important quote
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