4.
Hasten to find me, but hasten to find yourself first.
Make progress, and, before all else, endeavour to be consistent with yourself.
And when you would find out whether you have accomplished anything, consider whether you desire the same things to-day that you desired yesterday.
A shifting of the will indicates that the mind is at sea, heading in various directions, according to the course of the wind.
But that which is settled and solid does not wander from its place.
This is the blessed lot of the completely wise man, and also, to a certain extent, of him who is progressing and has made some headway.
Now what is the difference between these two classes of men?
The one is in motion, to be sure, but does not change its position; it merely tosses up and down where it is; the other is not in motion at all.
Farewell.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the friendship of kindred minds
Location: Chapter 35, Section 4
Content:
4.
Hasten to find me, but hasten to find yourself first.
Make progress, and, before all else, endeavour to be consistent with yourself.
And when you would find out whether you have accomplished anything, consider whether you desire the same things to-day that you desired yesterday.
A shifting of the will indicates that the mind is at sea, heading in various directions, according to the course of the wind.
But that which is settled and solid does not wander from its place.
This is the blessed lot of the completely wise man, and also, to a certain extent, of him who is progressing and has made some headway.
Now what is the difference between these two classes of men?
The one is in motion, to be sure, but does not change its position; it merely tosses up and down where it is; the other is not in motion at all.
Farewell.