On the futility of half-way measures
22:11
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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11.
It is so, my dear Lucilius; there are a few men whom slavery holds fast, but there are many more who hold fast to slavery.
If, however, you intend to be rid of this slavery; if freedom is genuinely pleasing in your eyes; and if you seek counsel for this one purpose,—that you may have the good fortune to accomplish this purpose without perpetual annoyance,—how can the whole company of Stoic thinkers fail to approve your course?
Zeno, Chrysippus, and all their kind will give you advice that is temperate, honourable, and suitable.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the futility of half-way measures
Location: Chapter 22, Section 11
Content:
11.
It is so, my dear Lucilius; there are a few men whom slavery holds fast, but there are many more who hold fast to slavery.
If, however, you intend to be rid of this slavery; if freedom is genuinely pleasing in your eyes; and if you seek counsel for this one purpose,—that you may have the good fortune to accomplish this purpose without perpetual annoyance,—how can the whole company of Stoic thinkers fail to approve your course?
Zeno, Chrysippus, and all their kind will give you advice that is temperate, honourable, and suitable.