On the terrors of death
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Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: Full of insight and wisdom, Seneca's letters are a Stoic treasure. They've influenced famous philosophers, leaders, and students over the centuries. Each letter can be read on its own. By reading this volume you'll absorb the thoughts of a thoughtful Stoic aimed at living well.
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For this reason, make life as a whole agreeable to yourself by banishing all worry about it.
No good thing renders its possessor happy, unless his mind is reconciled to the possibility of loss; nothing, however, is lost with less discomfort than that which, when lost, cannot be missed.
Therefore, encourage and toughen your spirit against the mishaps that afflict even the most powerful.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the terrors of death
Location: Chapter 4, Section 6
Content:
6.
For this reason, make life as a whole agreeable to yourself by banishing all worry about it.
No good thing renders its possessor happy, unless his mind is reconciled to the possibility of loss; nothing, however, is lost with less discomfort than that which, when lost, cannot be missed.
Therefore, encourage and toughen your spirit against the mishaps that afflict even the most powerful.