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Also by Lucius Annaeus Seneca:

Anger, Mercy, Revenge, April 2010
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On the Shortness of Life, September 2005
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ON THE SHORTNESS OF LIFE
By: Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Life is long if you know how to use it...

Great Ideas
Penguin
September 2005
112 pages
ISBN: 0143036327
Paperback (reprint)
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The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom.

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