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L. Arruntius admired the historian Sallust so much that he adopted Sallust's rare phrasing as a constant habit. He repeatedly used the verb 'facio' in odd contexts throughout his book on the Punic War just to mimic his idol.
LessonForcing a borrowed style makes your work look artificial and highlights your lack of original substance.
Seneca critiqued the philosopher Posidonius for claiming that wise men invented basic tools like the weaving loom and the grain mill. Seneca argued that these were actually invented by ordinary people driven by necessity, not by sages seeking wisdom.
LessonDo not mistake technical ingenuity for the deep strategic wisdom required to lead a meaningful life or business.
Seneca visited Campania and Naples, which triggered vivid memories of his friend Lucilius. This led him to reflect on how his youth, his legal career, and his retirement all seemed to have happened just a moment ago.
LessonTime accelerates as you approach the finish line, so audit your losses and focus immediately.
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