On the critical condition of Marcellinus
29:5
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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5.
He will act in his usual way; he will have recourse to his wit,—the wit that can call forth smiles even from mourners.
He will turn the jest, first against himself, and then against me.
He will forestall every word which I am about to utter.
He will quiz our philosophic systems; he will accuse philosophers of accepting doles, keeping mistresses, and indulging their appetites.
He will point out to me one philosopher who has been caught in adultery, another who haunts the cafes, and another who appears at court.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the critical condition of Marcellinus
Location: Chapter 29, Section 5
Content:
5.
He will act in his usual way; he will have recourse to his wit,—the wit that can call forth smiles even from mourners.
He will turn the jest, first against himself, and then against me.
He will forestall every word which I am about to utter.
He will quiz our philosophic systems; he will accuse philosophers of accepting doles, keeping mistresses, and indulging their appetites.
He will point out to me one philosopher who has been caught in adultery, another who haunts the cafes, and another who appears at court.