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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Seneca
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Mentioned by
Ryan Holiday and
Jeffrey Rosen as a significant Stoic writer whose works influenced the Founding Fathers.



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How The Greats Pursue Happiness | Jeffrey Rosen
Mentioned by
Ryan Holiday as a Stoic philosopher whose teachings emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with virtuous people.


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Steven Pressfield on Creating Work That Lasts
Included in Jefferson's top 10 reading list, translated by Roger Lestrange.

How the Classics Inspired America's Founders
Mentioned by
Ryan Holiday in the context of Thomas Jefferson's death and the book he had on his nightstand.


Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power | This Is What It Means To Be “Well-Read”