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Seneca’s Letter 5 to Lucilius: Don’t Show Off, Be Real
Season 1, Ep. 15
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This is a simplified version of Seneca’s fifth letter to Lucilius, written over 2,000 years ago. A timeless reminder: don’t live to impress others — live with integrity. Be sober, but not extreme. Stand out from within, not by your looks. Philosophy isn’t about showing off; it’s about cultivating virtue and common sense.
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