“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”
— Lucius Seneca
Attributed to Seneca from Roman Stoic tradition of 1st century CE. Passed down through his letters and philosophical writings.
In my early days in Rome, when I faced exile in AD 41, I felt the heavy weight of despair. Stripped of my status, I questioned my worth and future. Yet, in solitude, I discovered the strength within that time could not take away. If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed, remember, true richness lies not in possessions, but in the resilience of our spirit. You possess that strength - embrace it.