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On the Shortness of Life
Seneca, c. 49
Life isn't short, we waste it. Seneca's case, in about 30 pages.
Talk about it
- Seneca says we waste life, not that it's short. What does wasting time look like now?
- Which of his examples of busy, empty lives felt most familiar?
- If you took his advice seriously, what would you say no to this month?
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