On our blindness and its cure
50:1
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.
1.
I received your letter many months after you had posted it; accordingly, I thought it useless to ask the carrier what you were busied with.
He must have a particularly good memory if he can remember that!
But I hope by this time you are living in such a way that I can be sure what it is you are busied with, no matter where you may be.
For what else are you busied with except improving yourself every day, laying aside some error, and coming to understand that the faults which you attribute to circumstances are in yourself?
We are indeed apt to ascribe certain faults to the place or to the time; but those faults will follow us, no matter how we change our place.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On our blindness and its cure
Location: Chapter 50, Section 1
Content:
1.
I received your letter many months after you had posted it; accordingly, I thought it useless to ask the carrier what you were busied with.
He must have a particularly good memory if he can remember that!
But I hope by this time you are living in such a way that I can be sure what it is you are busied with, no matter where you may be.
For what else are you busied with except improving yourself every day, laying aside some error, and coming to understand that the faults which you attribute to circumstances are in yourself?
We are indeed apt to ascribe certain faults to the place or to the time; but those faults will follow us, no matter how we change our place.