Project Gutenberg 2021-02-16 Public domain in the USA. 1090 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus 65 Seneca, L. A. (Lucius Annaeus) Seneca, Annaeus Annaeus Seneca, Lucius Stewart, Aubrey 1844 1918 Minor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency Of providence -- On the firmness of the wise man -- Of anger -- Of consolation, to Marcia -- Of a happy life -- Of leisure -- Of peace of mind -- Of the shortness of life -- Of consolation, to Helvia -- Of consolation, to Polybius -- Of clemency. Michael Budiansky "Minor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a collection of philosophical essays attributed to Seneca, likely written in the 1st century AD. These dialogues delve into themes central to Stoicism, particularly exploring concepts like providence, virtue, and moral resilience in the face of adversity. The work serves as a reflection on the nature of good and evil, offering insights into the challenges of human existence and the expectations placed upon individuals, especially those of virtuous character. The opening of the text begins with a dialogue between Seneca and Lucilius, sparking a profound discussion on the existence of providence and the apparent misfortunes that befall good people. Seneca seeks to reconcile the struggles of the virtuous with the notion of a guiding divine force, arguing that hardships are not punishments but opportunities for growth and strength. He presents various examples from history, illustrating how true virtue is tested and revealed through adversity, emphasizing that a good individual can never truly suffer an injury if they maintain their integrity and virtue throughout life’s challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Political ethics -- Early works to 1800 Education of princes -- Early works to 1800 Mercy -- Early works to 1800 Latin prose literature -- Translations into English PA Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 933708 2025-07-25T12:45:11.712276 text/html 906878 2024-10-18T11:01:42 text/html 458289 2025-07-25T12:45:24.419272 application/epub+zip 466928 2025-07-25T12:45:16.054287 application/epub+zip 433372 2025-07-25T12:45:14.249323 application/epub+zip 839889 2025-07-25T12:45:30.985223 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 783090 2025-07-25T12:45:23.096340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 723642 2022-09-29T05:45:09.685926 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 861548 2025-07-25T12:45:10.894345 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 841649 2024-10-18T11:01:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17979 2025-07-25T12:45:31.134215 application/rdf+xml 22631 2025-07-25T12:45:14.784331 image/jpeg 4563 2025-07-25T12:45:14.516302 image/jpeg 440676 2025-07-25T12:45:11.785316 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia