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Moral Letters Vol II

Seneca

§ Section 8

On ill-health and endurance of suffering

67:8

Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.

Book Description: The second volume of Seneca's moral letters to Lucilius. Each letter contains Seneca's advice and wisdom won from a life of Roman politics.

8.

O thrice and four times blest were they Who underneath the lofty walls of Troy Met happy death before their parents’ eyes!

What does it matter whether you offer this prayer for some individual, or admit that it was desirable in the past?