On the first cause
65:10
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.
10.
The purpose is his object in so doing.
Do you ask what God’s purpose is?
It is goodness.
Plato, at any rate, says: “What was God’s reason for creating the world?
God is good, and no good person is grudging of anything that is good.
Therefore, God made it the best world possible.” Hand down your opinion, then, O judge; state who seems to you to say what is truest, and not who says what is absolutely true.
For to do that is as far beyond our ken as truth itself.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the first cause
Location: Chapter 65, Section 10
Content:
10.
The purpose is his object in so doing.
Do you ask what God’s purpose is?
It is goodness.
Plato, at any rate, says: “What was God’s reason for creating the world?
God is good, and no good person is grudging of anything that is good.
Therefore, God made it the best world possible.” Hand down your opinion, then, O judge; state who seems to you to say what is truest, and not who says what is absolutely true.
For to do that is as far beyond our ken as truth itself.