Seneca on Worldliness and Retirement
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🗓️ 2 March 2025
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Summary
In this letter, Seneca talks about intentionally pulling back from societal pressures to find real fulfillment and contentment. He talks about living a life away from the spotlight, but also recognizes that our past achievements can’t be erased.
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- Seneca on Master and Slave
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