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No good thing is pleasant to possess, without friends to share it. — Seneca · Smartyfair

No good thing is pleasant to possess, without friends to share it.

Seneca4–65 BC · philosopher · Ancient RomeSeneca was a Roman philosopher, playwright, and advisor to emperors who wrote thoughtful letters and essays about how to live a calm, meaningful life.11 quotes

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What turned up: Moral Letters to Lucilius, Letter 6 'On Sharing Knowledge' (c. 63-65 CE), Gummere translation (Loeb Classical Library, 1917), Wikisource text.
Work: Moral Letters to Lucilius, Letter 6
Occasion: c. 65 CE · Rome · philosophical letter to Lucilius
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