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CLXVII explained
A brief reflection on the transient nature of good fortune, advising one to enjoy it while it lasts, much like enjoying the fruits of autumn.
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A brief reflection on the transient nature of good fortune, advising one to enjoy it while it lasts, much like enjoying the fruits of autumn.
Themes in this chapter
Acceptance of Nature and Fate
The excerpt counsels accepting the temporary and seasonal nature of good fortune, aligning with the Stoic principle of accepting the natural flow of events.
Key passages
“We should enjoy good fortune while we have it, like the fruits of autumn.”
Savor favorable circumstances in the moment, recognizing they are as temporary and seasonal as autumn's harvest.
Uses a seasonal metaphor to emphasize the impermanence of external conditions and the appropriate attitude of mindful enjoyment without attachment.