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| Author | L Anneus Seneca |
| Narrator | Charles Featherstone |
| Runtime | 0h58m |
| Published | April 14, 2026 |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 (2 ratings) |
| Categories | Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development, Personal Success, Stress Management |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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In this Stoic epistolary essay, addressed to his father-in-law Paulinus—a prefect of the Roman grain supply—Seneca challenges the conventional lament that life is too short. He argues instead that life is long enough, but is made brief and miserable by our habits: we waste time on trivial...
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