On the Shortness of Life, On the Happy Life, and Other Essays
Essays, Volume 1
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James Cameron Stewart
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Seneca
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As former tutor and adviser to Emperor Nero, philosopher and statesman Seneca was acutely aware of how short life can be - his own life was cut short when the emperor ordered him to commit suicide (for alleged involvement in a conspiracy). And Seneca proved true to his words - his lifelong avowal to Stoicism enabled him to conduct himself with dignity to the end.
During his rich and busy life, Seneca wrote a series of essays that have advised and enriched the lives of generations down to the present day. This collection contains five of the key essays - 'On the Shortness of Life', 'On the Happy Life', 'On the Tranquil Mind', 'On Providence' and 'On the Firmness of the Wise Person' - and they are replete with observations to remember.
'Those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear for the future have a life that is very brief and troubled,' Seneca warns.
'You have all the fears of mortals and all the desires of immortals.'
'As long as we wander at random, not following any guide except the shouts and discordant clamours of those who invite us to proceed in different directions, our short life will be wasted in useless roamings.'
Clarity, steadfastness and true enjoyment are his watchwords.
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This searing audio documentary brings listeners deep inside the unforgettable story of MOVE, gaining unprecedented access to surviving MOVE members, elected officials from the era, eyewitnesses, and historians to create an indelible portrait of an American tragedy.
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it's Nearly perfect
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Michael Pollan, known for his best-selling nonfiction audio, including The Omnivores Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, conceived and wrote Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World as an Audible Original. In this controversial and exciting listen, Pollan explores caffeine’s power as the most-used drug in the world - and the only one we give to children (in soda pop) as a treat.
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Fear-mongering
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- 05-28-21
Wisdom for All Ages
There is so much timeless wisdom in these essays that one reading is not enough to fully absorb and appreciate it. What Seneca says is as applicable today as it was in his time. Each time you read them, you recall something or notice something else that makes you think. Revisiting these essays is like catching up with a mentor or old friend, going back to the basics and remembering what’s important.
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- Siaconsetdreamer
- 08-04-22
For The Sensitive and Those Who Want to Gain Wisdom
Not only is this book to gain wisdom and how to live a better life. This book is for anyone or Everyone who feels rejected, talked about, insulted, small, or otherwise injured. Next to the New Testament and Jesus’ words. This book is Gold’
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- Ron Peters
- 05-23-17
Seneca and James Cameron Stewart both excellent!
A good selection of Seneca's Essays and Dialogs; it's especially nice to have On The Firmness of the Wise Man included, since it is not widely available in print.
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- Zero
- 09-27-22
My favorite book by far
It is a timeless book, and Seneca a timeless man. This was read extremely well as usual.
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- Andreea Marin
- 03-05-17
The Stoic Has Spoken!
Would you listen to On the Shortness of Life, On the Happy Life, and Other Essays again? Why?
yes. It felt like listening to an elderly grandfather pass on his wisdom on life before he goes. It's filled with life-strengthening lessons and highly inspirational anecdotes. It's so different to hear about discipline in this light.
What was one of the most memorable moments of On the Shortness of Life, On the Happy Life, and Other Essays?
The way Seneca talks to a young student and you feel like his lessons are out of pure caring and not for profit or networking when the same topics come from a different source in the 21st century.
What does James Cameron Stewart bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I found that having a strong male voice was perfect because it was like having Seneca speaking. It made the advice authoritative.
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- Michael Todd
- 12-19-21
Timeless Insights
So much gold in these timeless insights! Still as relevant today as when they were first written!
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- Michael Chelberg
- 12-19-18
Enlightening, empowering
Crucial life lessons with profound consequences to the reader, when digested within it's intended original context, this book is a must read to help address life's biggest challenges
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- Justin D.
- 06-05-23
Like drinking wisdom from a fire hose
I like the the privilege of hearing so many wise things, it’s one of my top recommendations to someone whom likes useful words from the wise.
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- Chris
- 06-18-24
Enlightening
Very well read. The translation was well interpreted. Seneca was a very wise Sage in my humble opinion.
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- Tobias A. Matejovsky
- 12-13-18
Completely relevant, ageless wisdom
It is remarkable to see how well Seneca's observations and advice hold up, literally thousands of years later. Delivery is straight and unpretentious.
The content is easier to consume a little at a time, if desired.
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