Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres, or a little money and yet for the freedom and command of the whole earth, and for the great benefits of our being, our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves as under no obligation.


We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres, or a little

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that people tend to prioritize and be grateful for superficial and materialistic favors from friends, such as land or money. However, they often overlook or take for granted the immense gifts of existence, such as the freedom to live on and control the entire earth, as well as the blessings of life, good health, and rational thinking. It highlights the paradoxical nature of human appreciation, as individuals fail to recognize the true value of their existence and the multitude of vital benefits they possess.

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Freedom
By Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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