On the Shortness of Life and The Happy Life

The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca, who lived from c. 5 BC to AD 65, offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom. Presented here are two of the Roman statesman-philosopher's most famous dialogues, On the Shortness of Life and The Happy Life.