On siren songs
31:10
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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10.
Your money, however, will not place you on a level with God; for God has no property.
Your bordered robe will not do this; for God is not clad in raiment; nor will your reputation, nor a display of self, nor a knowledge of your name wide-spread throughout the world; for no one has knowledge of God; many even hold him in low esteem, and do not suffer for so doing.
The throng of slaves which carries your litter along the city streets and in foreign places will not help you; for this God of whom I speak, though the highest and most powerful of beings, carries all things on his own shoulders.
Neither can beauty or strength make you blessed, for none of these qualities can withstand old age.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On siren songs
Location: Chapter 31, Section 10
Content:
10.
Your money, however, will not place you on a level with God; for God has no property.
Your bordered robe will not do this; for God is not clad in raiment; nor will your reputation, nor a display of self, nor a knowledge of your name wide-spread throughout the world; for no one has knowledge of God; many even hold him in low esteem, and do not suffer for so doing.
The throng of slaves which carries your litter along the city streets and in foreign places will not help you; for this God of whom I speak, though the highest and most powerful of beings, carries all things on his own shoulders.
Neither can beauty or strength make you blessed, for none of these qualities can withstand old age.