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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves—and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives—and destroyed them.
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1 author picked On the Shortness of Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I always carry the old Penguin Classics edition of this book in my suitcase. When I'm anxious and stressed, I can ground myself by getting my mind into a 2000-year-old book. Seneca reminds me to make the most of my life by not wasting my limited time pursuing external validation that doesn't actually make me happy.
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