On the Shortness of Life by Seneca, Lucius Annaeus Seneca

On the Shortness of Life Seneca, Lucius Annaeus Seneca ebook
Page: 112
Format: pdf
ISBN: 9780143036326
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it. De Brevitate Vitae ("On the Shortness of Life"), often referred to as Gaudeamus igitur, ("Let us rejoice") is a popular academic commercium song, on taking joy in student life, with the knowledge that one will someday die. This short essay by Seneca, a Roman philosopher who lived during the 1st century, surprisingly has a lot of advice that remains applicable today. SENECA ON THE SHORTNESS OF LIFE. I stumbled upon a great essay during a thesis writing break today. LIFE IS LONG IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT. The problem with pondering the shortness of life is that it demotivates you for setting long term goals. Understanding the shortness of life Archbishop Emeritus John Bathersby. I've tried writing something similar in the past, but never found the eloquence to do the topic justice. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. If I did as you suggest, and imagined I had 6 months to live, would I spend time learning to play a musical instrument? On the Shortness of Life by Seneca (Penguin Great Ideas Series) On the Shortness of Life is a fine introduction to Seneca's writings, translated in a very readable style by classical scholar C.D.N. 2 comments: Laura November 10, 2009 at 8:36 PM. Emphysema is a chronic disorder caused by the gradual destruction of the alveoli, or the air sacs in the lungs, causing breathing difficulty and shortness of breath. "LIFE IS LONG, FOR THOSE WHO KNOW HOW TO USE IT." -Seneca.