On the first cause
65:22
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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22.
Never shall this flesh drive me to feel fear, or to assume any pretence that is unworthy of a good man.
Never shall I lie in order to honour this petty body.
When it seems proper, I shall sever my connexion with it.
And at present, while we are bound together, our alliance shall nevertheless not be one of equality; the soul shall bring all quarrels before its own tribunal.
To despise our bodies is sure freedom.
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 22
Content:
22.
Never shall this flesh drive me to feel fear, or to assume any pretence that is unworthy of a good man.
Never shall I lie in order to honour this petty body.
When it seems proper, I shall sever my connexion with it.
And at present, while we are bound together, our alliance shall nevertheless not be one of equality; the soul shall bring all quarrels before its own tribunal.
To despise our bodies is sure freedom.