On the blush of modesty
11:7
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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7.
Actors in the theatre, who imitate the emotions, who portray fear and nervousness, who depict sorrow, imitate bashfulness by hanging their heads, lowering their voices, and keeping their eyes fixed and rooted upon the ground.
They cannot, however, muster a blush; for the blush cannot be prevented or acquired.
Wisdom will not assure us of a remedy, or give us help against it; it comes or goes unbidden, and is a law unto itself.
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 7
Content:
7.
Actors in the theatre, who imitate the emotions, who portray fear and nervousness, who depict sorrow, imitate bashfulness by hanging their heads, lowering their voices, and keeping their eyes fixed and rooted upon the ground.
They cannot, however, muster a blush; for the blush cannot be prevented or acquired.
Wisdom will not assure us of a remedy, or give us help against it; it comes or goes unbidden, and is a law unto itself.