Seneca points out that lasting respect and recognition come not from what we accumulate or receive but from what we contribute to others and the world. People are remembered and honored for their service, creativity, sacrifice, and positive impact, not for their ability to gather wealth, status, or privileges. This insight shifts our focus from a taking mentality to a giving mentality, from extraction to contribution. It suggests that the path to genuine honor - both in others' eyes and in our own - lies through generosity, service, and creating value for others rather than accumulating value for ourselves. True legacy is built through what we give, not what we get.