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Seneca, a prominent Roman philosopher and counselor to Emperor Nero, is renowned for his influential work, Letters to Lucilius. Written between 63 AD and 65 AD, these 124 letters were addressed to his friend Lucilius, the procurator of Sicily. They offer practical guidance on leading a Stoic life, focusing on inner strength and acceptance of life's circumstances.
Born around AD 55 in Hierapolis, Phrygia, Epictetus rose from slavery to become a prominent Stoic philosopher. His teachings, marked by a religious tone, resonated strongly with early Christian thinkers. Despite facing expulsion from Rome by Emperor Domitian, Epictetus' influence endured through his pupil Arrian’s works, the Discourses and Encheiridion.
