"Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so I shall choose my death when I am about to depart from life"

This quote by Seneca speaks to the concept of having control over one's life, even in death. He suggests that simply as one would choose a ship or a house when embarking on a journey or a new residence, one should also have the power to pick their death. This suggests that death is not something that ought to be feared, however rather embraced as a part of life. It is a natural part of the cycle of life and must be accepted as such. Seneca's quote encourages us to take control of our lives and to make choices that will result in a serene and meaningful death. By doing so, we can ensure that our lives are lived to the fullest which our deaths are significant and dignified.