On quibbling as unworthy of the philosopher
48:5
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5.
It is clear that unless I can devise some very tricky premisses and by false deductions tack on to them a fallacy which springs from the truth, I shall not be able to distinguish between what is desirable and what is to be avoided!
I am ashamed!
Old men as we are, dealing with a problem so serious, we make play of it!
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 5
Content:
5.
It is clear that unless I can devise some very tricky premisses and by false deductions tack on to them a fallacy which springs from the truth, I shall not be able to distinguish between what is desirable and what is to be avoided!
I am ashamed!
Old men as we are, dealing with a problem so serious, we make play of it!