On the blush of modesty
11:5
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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Such a habit is not due to mental weakness, but to the novelty of a situation; an inexperienced person is not necessarily confused, but is usually affected, because he slips into this habit by natural tendency of the body.
Just as certain men are full-blooded, so others are of a quick and mobile blood, that rushes to the face at once.
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 5
Content:
5.
Such a habit is not due to mental weakness, but to the novelty of a situation; an inexperienced person is not necessarily confused, but is usually affected, because he slips into this habit by natural tendency of the body.
Just as certain men are full-blooded, so others are of a quick and mobile blood, that rushes to the face at once.