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While not an essay, I'd throw Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life" into the mix. It's short and very eloquently raises ideas about what to prioritize in life.
by usrme 5y ago
While not an essay, I'd throw Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life" into the mix. It's short and very eloquently raises ideas about what to prioritize in life.
- marginalia_nu 5y agoSeneca does have his high marks. "On Saving Time", while just a few paragraphs long, is a real gem as well. Who can you show me that understands he is dying every day, indeed.