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10 Timeless lessons from Senecas On the Shortness of Life

On the Shortness of Life by Seneca explores the concept that life is not inherently short, but often wasted through luxury, ambition, and distraction. Seneca encourages readers to consider time as a tangible resource, safeguarding it like wealth, and to give importance to the present over uncertain futures. He emphasizes the futility of constant busyness, the role of purposeful leisure, and the significance of philosophy for self-reflection.

10 Jan 2026 1:10 am