How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)

How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)

A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of a precious asset: our time

Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the internet, and TV a…

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