On the reasons for withdrawing from the world
14:12
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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12. “Very well, then,” you retort, “do you regard the philosophy of Marcus Cato as moderate?
Cato’s voice strove to check a civil war.
Cato parted the swords of maddened chieftains.
When some fell foul of Pompey and others fell foul of Caesar, Cato defied both parties at once!”
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the reasons for withdrawing from the world
Location: Chapter 14, Section 12
Content:
12. “Very well, then,” you retort, “do you regard the philosophy of Marcus Cato as moderate?
Cato’s voice strove to check a civil war.
Cato parted the swords of maddened chieftains.
When some fell foul of Pompey and others fell foul of Caesar, Cato defied both parties at once!”