Let us see to it that the recollection of those whom we have lost… — Seneca · Smartyfair

Let us see to it that the recollection of those whom we have lost becomes a pleasant memory to us.

Seneca4–65 BC · philosopher · Ancient RomeSeneca was a Roman philosopher, playwright, and statesman who served as tutor and later chief advisor to the young Emperor Nero, guiding Roman policy for years.424 quotes

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