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Published in
early 2nd century AD
Pages
80
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On Leisure (De Otio) is an essay in which Seneca reflects on withdrawal and leisure in the life of the wise. He argues that Stoic otium is not idleness or escape, but an inward activity devoted to reflection, study, and service to humanity, even when one steps away from public affairs.
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