On being
58:3
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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By which I infer that the word has gone out of use.
And, not to keep you waiting too long, there were certain uncompounded words current, like cernere ferro inter se, as will be proved again by Vergil:— Great heroes, born in various lands, had come To settle matters mutually with the sword.
This “settling matters” we now express by decernere.
The plain word has become obsolete.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On being
Location: Chapter 58, Section 3
Content:
3.
By which I infer that the word has gone out of use.
And, not to keep you waiting too long, there were certain uncompounded words current, like cernere ferro inter se, as will be proved again by Vergil:— Great heroes, born in various lands, had come To settle matters mutually with the sword.
This “settling matters” we now express by decernere.
The plain word has become obsolete.