Seneca: The 'On' Essays: On The Shortness of Life; The Happy Life; The Tranquil Mind; Providence; The Firmness of the Wise Person

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'Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.'
A collection of profound meditations on morality, life and death, from one of the primary proponents of ancient Stoic philosophy: Seneca.
Despite having been written at the turn of the earliest millennium, Seneca's 'On' essays remain extraordinary in their offer of insightful wisdom and practical advice on how to live a life worth living. Including writings on anger, providence, peace of mind, the shortness of life, grief and more, Seneca's words are unparalleled in their perceptiveness – so much so that they remain relevant even today. This audiobook edition is beautifully narrated by Malk Williams.
Seneca (4 – 65 AD) was a Stoic philosopher, dramatist and statesman. Trained in rhetoric and philosophy, he became advisor to Roman emperor, Nero, until he was accused of plotting to assassinate him. He was executed via forced suicide, but his literary works – largely considered staple texts for ancient Stoicism – still live on today.

'Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.' A collection of profound meditations on morality, life and death, from one of the primary proponents of ancient Stoic philosophy: Seneca. Despite having been written at the turn of the earliest millennium, Seneca's 'On' essays remain extraordinary ...

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Burt Swaim
January 9, 2026
Every person should Hear and read this immovable Time! To hear again on this wonderful " put Your life in perspective" forceful, challenging narration! Thank you! I just turned 86 and have had a gifted, while falling short at major accomplishments while living robustly as a accomplished baseball player, independent film maker, writer continuing Psychotherapist and Senior golfer that recently helped win three recent local Championships ahh and a Good Man that is ❤️ and Being a kind, strong, faithful to to the Love of his Life Shirley 82. Time is running but still Time enough to be Fully able to " Be Here Now" and ward off past Regret and Folly! since I am Not Dead Yet be Wise and be Comforted Older Man and " Run Thu the Tape"! ❤️ to Dear fellow Traveler Seneca. Burt Swaim, Lcsw
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