Seneca, Lucius Annaeus
On the Shortness of Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9788793494404
- author:
- Seneca, Lucius Annaeus
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Fili Public
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 62
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Written in 49 AD to his father-in-law, this moral essay by Seneca explores the value of living in the present moment. In "On the Shortness of Life", he argues that time is best spent pursuing an intentional and purposeful life.
The author's central idea is that we should not waste our time on trivial pursuits or dwell on the past, but rather focus on what truly matters. This concise work offers practical advice on how to make the most of the present moment.
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