On pleasure and joy
59:3
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Accordingly, when our Vergil speaks of his words are eloquent, but not strictly appropriate.
For no “joy” can be evil.
He has given the name “joy” to pleasures, and has thus expressed his meaning.
For he has conveyed the idea that men take delight in their own evil.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On pleasure and joy
Location: Chapter 59, Section 3
Content:
3.
Accordingly, when our Vergil speaks of his words are eloquent, but not strictly appropriate.
For no “joy” can be evil.
He has given the name “joy” to pleasures, and has thus expressed his meaning.
For he has conveyed the idea that men take delight in their own evil.