On meeting death cheerfully
61:4
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.
4.
We must make ready for death before we make ready for life.
Life is well enough furnished, but we are too greedy with regard to its furnishings; something always seems to us lacking, and will always seem lacking.
To have lived long enough depends neither upon our years nor upon our days, but upon our minds.
I have lived, my dear friend Lucilius, long enough.
I have had my fill; I await death.
Farewell.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On meeting death cheerfully
Location: Chapter 61, Section 4
Content:
4.
We must make ready for death before we make ready for life.
Life is well enough furnished, but we are too greedy with regard to its furnishings; something always seems to us lacking, and will always seem lacking.
To have lived long enough depends neither upon our years nor upon our days, but upon our minds.
I have lived, my dear friend Lucilius, long enough.
I have had my fill; I await death.
Farewell.