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On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It

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Who is the author of 'On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It'?
According to Seneca, who is the one wasting our time?
Who does Seneca believe should be avoided?People who are constantly busyPeople who are kindPeople who are honestOld people
Why does Seneca suggest we sometimes feel life is short?Because we waste much of itBecause life really is shortBecause we don't live enoughBecause we don't appreciate our time
According to Seneca, who are the only people who achieve a long life?
What is the philosophical system that Seneca belongs to?
What does Seneca suggest as the antidote to wasting time?Living wiselyBeing busyBeing wealthyHaving a good job
What is Seneca's primary criticism of most humans?They do not take full advantage of the time allotted to themThey're not intelligentThey lack ambitionThey are physically weak
According to Seneca, life is long if what?
What does Seneca argue that each person should despise?Their sinsTheir enemiesBad weatherOld age