On grief for lost friends
63:4
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.
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Let us see to it that the recollection of those whom we have lost becomes a pleasant memory to us.
No man reverts with pleasure to any subject which he will not be able to reflect upon without pain.
So too it cannot but be that the names of those whom we have loved and lost come back to us with a sort of sting; but there is a pleasure even in this sting.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On grief for lost friends
Location: Chapter 63, Section 4
Content:
4.
Let us see to it that the recollection of those whom we have lost becomes a pleasant memory to us.
No man reverts with pleasure to any subject which he will not be able to reflect upon without pain.
So too it cannot but be that the names of those whom we have loved and lost come back to us with a sort of sting; but there is a pleasure even in this sting.