Seneca Letters

Seneca Letters #29 – On the Critical Condition of Marcellinus

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

Seneca Letters #29 – On the Critical Condition of Marcellinus Read More »

Seneca Letters #23 – On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy

Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius, also known as the “Moral Letters,” are a collection of letters written by the Stoic philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius. In Letter #23, Seneca writes about the importance of practicing self-awareness and self-reflection. The letter begins with Seneca advising Lucilius to engage in self-examination, stating that “No man is more

Seneca Letters #23 – On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy Read More »

Seneca Letters #22 – On the Futility of Half-Way Measures

Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius #22 is an insightful piece of literature that discusses the importance of humility and simplicity in life. In this letter, Seneca encourages Lucilius to adopt a simple and frugal lifestyle and to be content with what he has. He argues that true happiness and fulfillment can be achieved not through material

Seneca Letters #22 – On the Futility of Half-Way Measures Read More »

Scroll to Top