On conquering the conqueror
30:15
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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15.
I am glad to hear such words, my dear Lucilius,—not as new to me, but as leading me into the presence of an actual fact.
And what then?
Have I not seen many men break the thread of life?
I have indeed seen such men; but those have more weight with me who approach death without any loathing for life, letting death in, so to speak, and not pulling it towards them.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On conquering the conqueror
Location: Chapter 30, Section 15
Content:
15.
I am glad to hear such words, my dear Lucilius,—not as new to me, but as leading me into the presence of an actual fact.
And what then?
Have I not seen many men break the thread of life?
I have indeed seen such men; but those have more weight with me who approach death without any loathing for life, letting death in, so to speak, and not pulling it towards them.