On the philosopher's mean
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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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The first thing which philosophy undertakes to give is fellow-feeling with all men; in other words, sympathy and sociability.
We part company with our promise if we are unlike other men.
We must see to it that the means by which we wish to draw admiration be not absurd and odious.
Our motto, as you know, is “Live according to Nature”; but it is quite contrary to nature to torture the body, to hate unlaboured elegance, to be dirty on purpose, to eat food that is not only plain, but disgusting and forbidding.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the philosopher's mean
Location: Chapter 5, Section 4
Content:
4.
The first thing which philosophy undertakes to give is fellow-feeling with all men; in other words, sympathy and sociability.
We part company with our promise if we are unlike other men.
We must see to it that the means by which we wish to draw admiration be not absurd and odious.
Our motto, as you know, is “Live according to Nature”; but it is quite contrary to nature to torture the body, to hate unlaboured elegance, to be dirty on purpose, to eat food that is not only plain, but disgusting and forbidding.