Seneca part 13: Do not fear
When misfortune comes, deal with it. But don’t fear it before it has arrived, for it will do you no good. Face your fate – good or bad – and be happy.
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When misfortune comes, deal with it. But don’t fear it before it has arrived, for it will do you no good. Face your fate – good or bad – and be happy.
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Old age is nothing to worry about. Every stage of your life has its own benefits and charms. Besides, every day has the same lenght and the same potential. So enjoy every day you get, whether you are young or old.
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How to deal with blushing, with trembling knees or with outbreaks of perspiration? According to Seneca, these things are natural. We can attempt to control them, but we can never fully overcome them. Try to control your physical impulses, but accept that you don’t have complete control over them.
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When is it best to be alone and when should we seek company? According to Seneca, virtuous Stoics can flourish when they are alone, while people with less self-control or in difficult situations are better off with somebody keeping an eye on them.
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The ideal sage is self-sufficient and can be content on his own. However, this does not mean that sages can’t have friends. Seneca argues that friendship is important for a Stoic, contrary to what the Cynics believe.
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According to the stoics, we must contribute to society. This can best be done if you recognize your talents and use them for the public good. Money is not the most important thing: contributing to the development of yourself and others is.
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According to Seneca, crowds are dangerous places. There are always people of ill will and their attitude can affect yours. But maybe crowds can also have positive effects?
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Sharing knowledge is arguably the foundation of scientific progress. The stoic philosopher Seneca seems to agree with this and tells us how we can best share our knowledge.
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A philosopher should appear to the world a normal person. There is no need to beg for attention, either by dressing too extravagantly or too shabby. We could even distance ourselves from others by doing this.
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We can be sure of few things in life, except death. Seneca argues that we shouldn’t worry about death, since it only disturbs our tranquility in life. Death will come, and there is not way to avoid it.
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