On quibbling as unworthy of the philosopher
48:2
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But the fact is, the same thing is advantageous to me which is advantageous to you; for I am not your friend unless whatever is at issue concerning you is my concern also.
Friendship produces between us a partnership in all our interests.
There is no such thing as good or bad fortune for the individual; we live in common.
And no one can live happily who has regard to himself alone and transforms everything into a question of his own utility; you must live for your neighbour, if you would live for yourself.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On quibbling as unworthy of the philosopher
Location: Chapter 48, Section 2
Content:
2.
But the fact is, the same thing is advantageous to me which is advantageous to you; for I am not your friend unless whatever is at issue concerning you is my concern also.
Friendship produces between us a partnership in all our interests.
There is no such thing as good or bad fortune for the individual; we live in common.
And no one can live happily who has regard to himself alone and transforms everything into a question of his own utility; you must live for your neighbour, if you would live for yourself.