“But the wise person can lose nothing. Such a person has everything stored up for themselves, leaving nothing to Fortune, their own goods are held firm, bound in virtue, which requires nothing from chance, and therefore can't be either increased or diminished.”
- Seneca, On The Firmness Of The Wise, 5.4
October 2, 2021 7:00 AM
The authors of "The Daily Stoic" point out that some people invest their wealth in assets such as property or the financial market, while others choose to invest in connections or achievements. Seneca tells us we should also invest in ourselves to become solid and rational.
Our assets, connections, and achievements can all vanish within a disaster. At such time, our moral character does not disappear. Our wisdom endures.
Conclusion
Don't forget to invest in yourself, for you are your most stable and valuable asset.