On groundless fears
13:14
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14.
But I am ashamed either to admonish you sternly or to try to beguile you with such mild remedies.
Let another say: “Perhaps the worst will not happen.” You yourself must say: “Well, what if it does happen?
Let us see who wins!
Perhaps it happens for my best interests; it may be that such a death will shed credit upon my life.” Socrates was ennobled by the hemlock draught.
Wrench from Cato’s hand his sword, the vindicator of liberty, and you deprive him of the greatest share of his glory.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On groundless fears
Location: Chapter 13, Section 14
Content:
14.
But I am ashamed either to admonish you sternly or to try to beguile you with such mild remedies.
Let another say: “Perhaps the worst will not happen.” You yourself must say: “Well, what if it does happen?
Let us see who wins!
Perhaps it happens for my best interests; it may be that such a death will shed credit upon my life.” Socrates was ennobled by the hemlock draught.
Wrench from Cato’s hand his sword, the vindicator of liberty, and you deprive him of the greatest share of his glory.