Seneca
The Sage
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. Seneca taught the art of living. And dying.
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Life and journey
Seneca lived in the heart of the volcano. Advisor to Nero.
Their thought
art of living. firm soul and use of time.
What they leave us
master of moral prose. seeking peace in chaos.
Major works
Letters to Lucilius.
On the Shortness of Life.
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“Ce n'est pas parce que les choses sont difficiles que nous n'osons pas, c'est parce que nous n'osons pas qu'elles sont difficiles.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
— Inconnu
