L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits

"On Benefits" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a philosophical exploration of how people give, receive, and return kindness to each other. The book looks at the importance of good intentions when being kind and the problem of thanklessness in the world. Seneca starts by talking about how people often mess up giving and getting help, which causes problems in society. He talks about why people are ungrateful and what being kind really means, saying that it's more about the giver's good heart than just giving things. Seneca believes that you should choose carefully who you're kind to, giving with thought and honesty to encourage thankfulness. He also encourages everyone to be thankful and responsible when they receive help, setting up a deep look at doing what's right in our personal lives throughout the rest of the book.