Black t-shirt, front: “Claim yourself for yourself.” Vindica te tibi. Seneca, Letter I.

“Claim yourself for yourself.”Seneca · Quote T-Shirt

You've been somebody's employee, somebody's mom, somebody's backup plan. Today you're just yours.

Most people spend years claimed by the job, the family, everyone’s idea of them. This is the line that hands you back to yourself.

VINDICA TE TIBI is Seneca's own Latin, from the opening sentence of his very first letter.

Wear it the day you say no without explaining.

Size:

Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size	Chest width	Length
XS	16½	27
S	18	28
M	20	29
L	22	30
XL	24	31
2XL	26	32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

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$32

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Claim Yourself — Seneca Stoic T-Shirt$32

Provenance

Where this line came from.

Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, Letter I. In Latin: vindica te tibi.

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