The Senator

Seneca

On Peace of Mind

A letter to a restless friend — practical advice on finding calm without withdrawing from life.

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Even if others are in the front lines while you're stuck with the veterans in back, do your duty where you are. Use your voice, your encouragement, your example, and your fighting spirit. Even a soldier with both hands cut off can still help his side win — if he holds his position and cheers on his comrades. Do the same thing yourself. If fortune pushes you back from the front ranks, stay where you are and keep cheering for your side. And if someone silences you completely, then stand there anyway and help your cause through quiet action.