On worldliness and retirement
19:10
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: Full of insight and wisdom, Seneca's letters are a Stoic treasure. They've influenced famous philosophers, leaders, and students over the centuries. Each letter can be read on its own. By reading this volume you'll absorb the thoughts of a thoughtful Stoic aimed at living well.
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This saying of Maecenas’s might have squared my account with you; but I feel sure, knowing you, that you will get out an injunction against me, and that you will be unwilling to accept payment of my debt in such crude and debased currency.
However that may be, I shall draw on the account of Epicurus.
He says: “You must reflect carefully beforehand with whom you are to eat and drink, rather than what you are to eat and drink.
For a dinner of meats without the company of a friend is like the life of a lion or a wolf.”
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On worldliness and retirement
Location: Chapter 19, Section 10
Content:
10.
This saying of Maecenas’s might have squared my account with you; but I feel sure, knowing you, that you will get out an injunction against me, and that you will be unwilling to accept payment of my debt in such crude and debased currency.
However that may be, I shall draw on the account of Epicurus.
He says: “You must reflect carefully beforehand with whom you are to eat and drink, rather than what you are to eat and drink.
For a dinner of meats without the company of a friend is like the life of a lion or a wolf.”