Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

Favorite Quote
“If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you need is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.” — Seneca
The Book in One Sentence
Letters from a Stoic is a collection of encouraging moral messages sent by Roman Stoic and philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius in order to help him become less emotional, more disciplined, and find the good life.
Why should you read it?
There used to be a thing called “pen pals.” People would commit to writing each other letters on a regular basis. Nowadays, the practice is dwindling. Thanks to this book, however, you can have a pen pal, and not just any pen pal but one of the most famous philosophers in history. If you’d like a friend to send you letters of encouragement, this book is perfect for you.
Key Takeaways
The goal of attaining wisdom is to live in harmony with nature.
Your most valuable possession is your mind.
A wise man doesn’t need friends, but he chooses to make them anyway.