On the blush of modesty
11:3
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I know that the blush, too, is a habit of this sort, spreading suddenly over the faces of the most dignified men.
It is, indeed more prevalent in youth, because of the warmer blood and the sensitive countenance; nevertheless, both seasoned men and aged men are affected by it.
Some are most dangerous when they redden, as if they were letting all their sense of shame escape.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the blush of modesty
Location: Chapter 11, Section 3
Content:
3.
I know that the blush, too, is a habit of this sort, spreading suddenly over the faces of the most dignified men.
It is, indeed more prevalent in youth, because of the warmer blood and the sensitive countenance; nevertheless, both seasoned men and aged men are affected by it.
Some are most dangerous when they redden, as if they were letting all their sense of shame escape.