On the proper style for a philosopher's discourse
40:6
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6.
No; but just as you are well satisfied, in the majority of cases, to have seen through tricks which you did not think could possibly be done, so in the case of these word-gymnasts,—to have heard them once is amply sufficient.
For what can a man desire to learn or to imitate in them?
What is he to think of their souls, when their speech is sent into the charge in utter disorder, and cannot be kept in hand?
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 6
Content:
6.
No; but just as you are well satisfied, in the majority of cases, to have seen through tricks which you did not think could possibly be done, so in the case of these word-gymnasts,—to have heard them once is amply sufficient.
For what can a man desire to learn or to imitate in them?
What is he to think of their souls, when their speech is sent into the charge in utter disorder, and cannot be kept in hand?