Author
Seneca
Genre
Philosophy
Last Read
October 7, 2023
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★★★★☆
Seneca’s thoughts on the shortness of life (some quotes below encapsulating his message). Heartfelt chapter “Consolation to Helvia”, Seneca’s three consolatory works, De Consolatione ad Marciam, De Consolatione ad Polybium, and De Consolatione ad Helviam Matrem, were all constructed in the Consolatio Literary Tradition, dating back to the fifth century BC. Seneca seems more preoccupied with presenting facts of the universe and the human condition instead of offering solace. Beautiful read.
“But life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future.”
“Life is long if you know how to use it.”
“But what you are longing for is great and supreme and nearly divine – not to be shaken.”
“The mind should not be kept continuously at the same pitch of concentration, but given amusing diversions. Socrates did not blush to play with small children; Cato soothed his mind with wine when it was tired from the cares of state; and Scipio used to disport that triumphal and military form in the dance.”
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