On the critical condition of Marcellinus
29:8
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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8.
It is my plan to approach him and to show him how much greater was his worth when many thought it less.
Even though I shall not root out his faults, I shall put a check upon them; they will not cease, but they will stop for a time; and perhaps they will even cease, if they get the habit of stopping.
This is a thing not to be despised, since to men who are seriously stricken the blessing of relief is a substitute for health.
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 8
Content:
8.
It is my plan to approach him and to show him how much greater was his worth when many thought it less.
Even though I shall not root out his faults, I shall put a check upon them; they will not cease, but they will stop for a time; and perhaps they will even cease, if they get the habit of stopping.
This is a thing not to be despised, since to men who are seriously stricken the blessing of relief is a substitute for health.