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On the Shortness of Life

On the Shortness of Life

Von: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Join us as we delve into Seneca the Younger’s De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life), a thought-provoking moral essay crafted around 49 AD for his father-in-law, Paulinus. This timeless piece invites listeners to reflect on essential Stoic principles related to time and the all-too-common tendency to waste it on trivial distractions. Seneca emphasizes that nature grants us sufficient time for what truly matters, urging us to make wise choices in how we allocate our days. Ultimately, he champions the idea of embracing the present moment and leading a life rich with intention and purpose. (Summary from Wikipedia)Copyright Assorted Non Fiction
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    Feb 26 2026
    Join us as we delve into Seneca the Younger’s De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life), a thought-provoking moral essay crafted around 49 AD for his father-in-law, Paulinus. This timeless piece invites listeners to reflect on essential Stoic principles related to time and the all-too-common tendency to waste it on trivial distractions. Seneca emphasizes that nature grants us sufficient time for what truly matters, urging us to make wise choices in how we allocate our days. Ultimately, he champions the idea of embracing the present moment and leading a life rich with intention and purpose. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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