In today's reflection, we turn to the philosopher Seneca (4 BC — 65 AD) for wisdom. Although the Stoics were most likely more virtuous than most, we should not assume they were incapable of vice. The Stoics believed sages are as rare as the phoenix, a mythical bird said to have risen from the ashes (according to lore, once every 500 years). [...]

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