At some point, we've all felt that we were not treated as we deserved – that we were misunderstood, mocked, or wronged. And on some of those occasions, others may have felt that we treated them just as unfairly. How to Do the Right Thing draws from the principles of ancient Stoicism, as shaped by the Roman politician and philosopher Seneca, to help us tackle one of the most serious practical questions of everyday life: how to behave rightly towards others – but also towards ourselves.

Starting from the virtue of magnanimity, the book gathers lessons from Seneca's writings that emphasize the importance of a calm and clear mind, self-criticism before exercising judgment, seeking mitigating factors, and being lenient, ultimately showing us the way to achieve not just a better coexistence with those around us but true happiness.

People who only consider themselves and manipulate everything for their own benefit cannot live the best human life: you must live for others if you wish to live for yourself. If adhered to carefully and faithfully, this principle makes us all companions among ourselves and establishes a common standard of justice for humanity.