On Benefits is a philosophical treatise written by the Roman philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca. In this book, Seneca explores the nature of gratitude, generosity, and the giving and receiving of benefits. He argues that the act of giving benefits is not only a moral obligation, but it also brings joy and satisfaction to the giver. He also emphasizes the importance of reciprocity and warns against the dangers of ingratitude. Through a series of anecdotes and examples, Seneca illustrates his ideas and provides practical ...
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On Benefits is a philosophical treatise written by the Roman philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca. In this book, Seneca explores the nature of gratitude, generosity, and the giving and receiving of benefits. He argues that the act of giving benefits is not only a moral obligation, but it also brings joy and satisfaction to the giver. He also emphasizes the importance of reciprocity and warns against the dangers of ingratitude. Through a series of anecdotes and examples, Seneca illustrates his ideas and provides practical advice on how to give and receive benefits in a virtuous manner. On Benefits is considered one of Seneca's most influential works and has been studied by scholars and philosophers for centuries.He who is quick to believe that he has thrown away his benefits, does really throw them away; but he who presses on and adds new benefits to his former ones, forces out gratitude even from a hard and forgetful breast. In the face of many kindnesses, your friend will not dare to raise his eyes; let him see you whithersoever he turns himself to escape from his remembrance of you; encircle him with your benefits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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