On quiet and study
56:7
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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8.
He complains that he has heard sounds, when he has not heard them at all.
The reason, you ask?
His soul is in an uproar; it must be soothed, and its rebellious murmuring checked.
You need not suppose that the soul is at peace when the body is still.
Sometimes quiet means disquiet.
We must therefore rouse ourselves to action and busy ourselves with interests that are good, as often as we are in the grasp of an uncontrollable sluggishness.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On quiet and study
Location: Chapter 56, Section 7
Content:
8.
He complains that he has heard sounds, when he has not heard them at all.
The reason, you ask?
His soul is in an uproar; it must be soothed, and its rebellious murmuring checked.
You need not suppose that the soul is at peace when the body is still.
Sometimes quiet means disquiet.
We must therefore rouse ourselves to action and busy ourselves with interests that are good, as often as we are in the grasp of an uncontrollable sluggishness.