“Shall I tell you what the real evil is? To cringe to the things that are called evils, to surrender to them our freedom, in defiance of which we ought to face any suffering.”

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.