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Seneca continues to Lucilius about the contrast between philosophy and “Epicureanistic” individuals or normal living people. Many people give credit to philosophers to discoveries found within the natural world.

Seneca speaks more on Epicureanism and how connivence is killing the human spirit to create and work.

How can the Roman officials and slaveowners treat slaves horribly when they are also slaves to their own transgressions? But great is the slaveowner and master that treats his slave as his own self, as a human being. For if he doesn’t, and is to command his slaves to be silent they are bound to speak badly about him behind his back. Nevertheless, if the master is to give good treatment, they will serve to the grave

Seneca and Lucilius’s companionship is honorable. I see me and my friend Al, to be one like them. Seneca helping his friend to be in better character and even Lucilius sharing a book. Along with many great lessons that I put or will put into practice.

Enjoying this book amazingly! I really relate to Lucius a lot. Valuing friendships, trying to have a clean diet, and bettering yourself within the simplicities of life.

Long introductory

Autobiography right now