“Nothing becomes so offensive so quickly as grief. When fresh it finds someone to console it, but when it becomes chronic, it is ridiculed, and rightly.”

Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman of the first century CE, Seneca is best known for his practical essays on ethics and self-discipline, blending philosophical theory with everyday wisdom. His works, including *Letters to Lucilius*, remain influential for their clarity and focus on resilience and moral integrity.