Moral Letters to Lucilius

Lucius Annaeus Seneca — a Roman philosopher, poet, and statesman, one of the most prominent representatives of Stoicism. "Moral Letters to Lucilius" — is a collection written after Seneca's withdrawal from politics to his friend Lucilius the Younger. In them, he teaches him to build his life according to the philosophy of Stoicism. Seneca urges his friend and all his readers to focus on the contemplation of their inner world and to enjoy the joy that comes from wisdom. Life is short, and time is fleeting, which means that one must live one's life as a worthy person. For virtue is the only true good, and vice is the only evil. The ever-relevant philosophy of Stoicism, as well as Seneca's unparalleled writing talent, have made the "Moral Letters" one of the most famous and beloved works not only in his oeuvre but also in all of Roman literature.