On the faults of the spirit
53:2
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.
2.
But when we were so far out that it made little difference to me whether I returned or kept on, the calm weather, which had enticed me, came to naught.
The storm had not yet begun, but the ground-swell was on, and the waves kept steadily coming faster.
I began to ask the pilot to put me ashore somewhere; he replied that the coast was rough and a bad place to land, and that in a storm he feared a lee shore more than anything else.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the faults of the spirit
Location: Chapter 53, Section 2
Content:
2.
But when we were so far out that it made little difference to me whether I returned or kept on, the calm weather, which had enticed me, came to naught.
The storm had not yet begun, but the ground-swell was on, and the waves kept steadily coming faster.
I began to ask the pilot to put me ashore somewhere; he replied that the coast was rough and a bad place to land, and that in a storm he feared a lee shore more than anything else.