On the philosopher's task
64:3
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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And virtue herself will have the same effect upon you, of making you admire her and yet hope to attain her.
In my own case, at any rate the very contemplation of wisdom takes much of my time; I gaze upon her with bewilderment, just as I sometimes gaze upon the firmament itself, which I often behold as if I saw it for the first time.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the philosopher's task
Location: Chapter 64, Section 3
Content:
6.
And virtue herself will have the same effect upon you, of making you admire her and yet hope to attain her.
In my own case, at any rate the very contemplation of wisdom takes much of my time; I gaze upon her with bewilderment, just as I sometimes gaze upon the firmament itself, which I often behold as if I saw it for the first time.