On crowds
7:9
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.
9.
There is no reason why pride in advertising your abilities should lure you into publicity, so that you should desire to recite or harangue before the general public.
Of course I should be willing for you to do so if you had a stock-in-trade that suited such a mob; as it is, there is not a man of them who can understand you.
One or two individuals will perhaps come in your way, but even these will have to be moulded and trained by you so that they will understand you.
You may say: “For what purpose did I learn all these things?” But you need not fear that you have wasted your efforts; it was for yourself that you learned them.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On crowds
Location: Chapter 7, Section 9
Content:
9.
There is no reason why pride in advertising your abilities should lure you into publicity, so that you should desire to recite or harangue before the general public.
Of course I should be willing for you to do so if you had a stock-in-trade that suited such a mob; as it is, there is not a man of them who can understand you.
One or two individuals will perhaps come in your way, but even these will have to be moulded and trained by you so that they will understand you.
You may say: “For what purpose did I learn all these things?” But you need not fear that you have wasted your efforts; it was for yourself that you learned them.