On noble aspirations
39:1
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: Full of insight and wisdom, Seneca's letters are a Stoic treasure. They've influenced famous philosophers, leaders, and students over the centuries. Each letter can be read on its own. By reading this volume you'll absorb the thoughts of a thoughtful Stoic aimed at living well.
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I shall indeed arrange for you, in careful order and narrow compass, the notes which you request.
But consider whether you may not get more help from the customary method than from that which is now commonly called a “breviary,” though in the good old days, when real Latin was spoken, it was called a “summary.” The former is more necessary to one who is learning a subject, the latter to one who knows it.
For the one teaches, the other stirs the memory.
But I shall give you abundant opportunity for both.
A man like you should not ask me for this authority or that; he who furnishes a voucher for his statements argues himself unknown.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On noble aspirations
Location: Chapter 39, Section 1
Content:
1.
I shall indeed arrange for you, in careful order and narrow compass, the notes which you request.
But consider whether you may not get more help from the customary method than from that which is now commonly called a “breviary,” though in the good old days, when real Latin was spoken, it was called a “summary.” The former is more necessary to one who is learning a subject, the latter to one who knows it.
For the one teaches, the other stirs the memory.
But I shall give you abundant opportunity for both.
A man like you should not ask me for this authority or that; he who furnishes a voucher for his statements argues himself unknown.