On the shortness of life
49:5
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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For this reason I am all the more angry that some men claim the major portion of this time for superfluous things,—time which, no matter how carefully it is guarded, cannot suffice even for necessary things.
Cicero declared that if the number of his days were doubled, he should not have time to read the lyric poets.
And you may rate the dialecticians in the same class; but they are foolish in a more melancholy way.
The lyric poets are avowedly frivolous; but the dialecticians believe that they are themselves engaged upon serious business.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the shortness of life
Location: Chapter 49, Section 5
Content:
5.
For this reason I am all the more angry that some men claim the major portion of this time for superfluous things,—time which, no matter how carefully it is guarded, cannot suffice even for necessary things.
Cicero declared that if the number of his days were doubled, he should not have time to read the lyric poets.
And you may rate the dialecticians in the same class; but they are foolish in a more melancholy way.
The lyric poets are avowedly frivolous; but the dialecticians believe that they are themselves engaged upon serious business.