On festivals and fasting
18:12
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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12.
So begin, my dear Lucilius, to follow the custom of these men, and set apart certain days on which you shall withdraw from your business and make yourself at home with the scantiest fare.
Establish business relations with poverty.
Dare, O my friend, to scorn the sight of wealth, And mould thyself to kinship with thy God.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On festivals and fasting
Location: Chapter 18, Section 12
Content:
12.
So begin, my dear Lucilius, to follow the custom of these men, and set apart certain days on which you shall withdraw from your business and make yourself at home with the scantiest fare.
Establish business relations with poverty.
Dare, O my friend, to scorn the sight of wealth, And mould thyself to kinship with thy God.