98. On Death and Freedom
On Death and freedom XXVI. On Old Age and Death 1. I was just lately telling you that I was within sight of old age. I am now afraid that I have left old age behind me. For some other word would now apply to my years, or at any rate to my body; since old age […]
96. On Growing Old
On Growing Old XXVI. On Old Age and Death 1. I was just lately telling you that I was within sight of old age. I am now afraid that I have left old age behind me. For some other word would now apply to my years, or at any rate to my body; since old age means […]
93. On Not Seeking Death
On Not Seeking Death XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, is it […]
91. On the Possible Outcomes of Death
On the Possible Outcomes of Death XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, […]
82. On Leaving Life As We Have Begun
On Leaving As We Have Begun XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of season, […]
13. On Learning How To Die (PIII)
On Learning How to Die (P3) Epistle IV. On the Terrors of Death 1. Keep on as you have begun, and make all possible haste, so that you may have longer enjoyment of an improved mind, one that is at peace with itself. Doubtless you will derive enjoyment during the time when you are improving your […]
12. On Learning How to Die (PII)
On Learning How to Die (P2) Epistle IV. On the Terrors of Death 1. Keep on as you have begun, and make all possible haste, so that you may have longer enjoyment of an improved mind, one that is at peace with itself. Doubtless you will derive enjoyment during the time when you are improving your […]
3. On Time and Death
On Time and Death Greetings from Seneca to his friend Lucilius. 1. Continue to act thus, my dear Lucilius – set yourself free for your own sake; gather and save your time, which till lately has been forced from you, or filched away, or has merely slipped from your hands. Make yourself believe the truth of […]
Seneca on Time & Death
In this episode Simon dives into three verses from Seneca’s first epistle which grapple with the complexities of time and death. Seneca’s ideas around death and the value of our time are not only inspiring, but they are also deeply thought-provoking and practical. After listening to this episode consider consulting with yourself about the feelings […]
