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Seneca The Younger was a Roman Stoic philosopher who lived between 4 BCE and 65 CE. Born in Spain, he moved up the political hierarchy in Rome to become a popular statesman. Seneca’s life He moved to Rome as a young boy where he was educated in philosophy and trained as an orator. At the ...
Making the decision to live, in itself, can be an act of courage. There are many dimensions to this concept. “Courage is not the absence of fear. Courageous people do feel fear, but they are able to manage and overcome their fear so that it does not stop them from taking action.” (skillsyouneed.com) How different ...
The ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius once stated: “Here is a rule to remember in the future when anything tempts you to feel bitter: Do not think ‘This is misfortune,’ but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune.’” Marcus Aurelius was an advocate of temperance and developing the ability to take self-interest and sentiments lightly. He ...