Letters from a Stoic
by Seneca, Robert Gummere
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- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN
- 9780141395852
In Letters from a Stoic, Seneca, a Roman philosopher and advisor, offers guidance through a series of letters addressed to his friend Lucilius. This collection, translated by Richard Mott Gummere, explores the principles of Stoicism, providing practical insights for navigating life's complexities. The letters address themes such as the nature of virtue, the wise use of time, the acceptance of adversity, and the pursuit of inner tranquility. Seneca's counsel encourages self-reflection and the cultivation of reason to achieve a resilient and fulfilling existence, presenting enduring wisdom relevant to contemporary challenges.
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