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On the Shortness of Life

By: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Narrated by: Gregory T Luzitano
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Publisher's Summary

Find the power you need to enrich your life.

Seneca's On the Shortness of Life is a masterpiece work of the ancient Stoic philosophy that will take you on a thought-provoking journey of timeless revelations, eye-opening insights, and profound life lessons. Now you have within your reach the same writings that have inspired kings, leaders, and pioneers throughout history to find the courage to change their world and reshape history.

Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this book:

  • Find compelling lessons into the art of living.
  • Get crystal-clear on what's in your control and what’s not.
  • Discover a strong guide to the importance of reasoning and morality.
  • Care less about what people think and eliminate unnecessary anxiety from your life.
  • The perfect gift for people who want to reach their best possible lives.

And more!

Discover a philosophy that’s highly practical, easy to apply, and very useful in daily life. Learn why these lessons have resonated through history. This book offers a dose of empowering motivation, refreshing ideas, and guidelines that will give you a new perspective on what matters in life.

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