From the author of 'Letters from a Stoic, ' comes another brilliant,
timeless guide to living well. Written as a moral essay to his friend
Paulinus, Seneca's biting words still pack a powerful punch two thousand
years later. With its brash rejection of materialism, conventional
lifestyles and group-think, On The Shortness of Life is as relevant as
ever. Seneca anticipates the modern world. It's a unique expose of how
people get caught up in the rat race and how for those stuck in this
mindset, enough is never enough. The 'busy' individuals of Rome Seneca
makes reference to, those people who are too preoccupied with their
careers and maintaining social relationships to fully examine the
quality of their lives, sound a lot like ourselves. The message is
simple: Life is long if you live it wisely. Don't waste time worrying
about how you look. Don't be lazy. Don't over indulge in entertainment
and vice. Everything in moderation. Note: This new edition has been
translated by Damian Stevenson
