On the proper style for a philosopher's discourse
40:11
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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11.
However, I suppose that certain styles of speech are more or less suitable to nations also; in a Greek you can put up with the unrestrained style, but we Romans, even when writing, have become accustomed to separate our words.
And our compatriot Cicero, with whom Roman oratory sprang into prominence, was also a slow pacer.
The Roman language is more inclined to take stock of itself, to weigh, and to offer something worth weighing.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the proper style for a philosopher's discourse
Location: Chapter 40, Section 11
Content:
11.
However, I suppose that certain styles of speech are more or less suitable to nations also; in a Greek you can put up with the unrestrained style, but we Romans, even when writing, have become accustomed to separate our words.
And our compatriot Cicero, with whom Roman oratory sprang into prominence, was also a slow pacer.
The Roman language is more inclined to take stock of itself, to weigh, and to offer something worth weighing.