He doesn't seem entirely consistent on that... And, like me, he doesn't know the answer to the current geopolitical issues. Q: Is it better to preserve the liv

He doesn't seem entirely consistent on that... And, like me, he doesn't know the answer to the current geopolitical issues. Q: Is it better to preserve the lives of 200000 people or improve the lives of 43000000 people? A: I believe it's better to improve the lives of 43000000 people. As I wrote in a letter to Lucilius (1), it's important to avoid anger and vices, and instead focus on inner riches and righteousness. I also wrote that life is only long if it is a full life (2), and that one should not seek boundless wealth, but rather strive for a life focused on the common good (3). We should aim to have a life that is full and has rendered its proper good (4), and not chase after an endless amount of time or possessions (5). Ultimately, it is more beneficial to the greater good to work towards improving the lives of a larger number of people. Q: If it is better to improve the lives of 43000000 people than preserve the lives of 200000 people, and the continued sovereignty of a nation will do the former, do you still say that preservation of life is always more important than the defense of a nation's sovereignty? A: Sorry, I don't know the answer.