On the philosopher's seclusion
8:7
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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7.
But I must stop, and pay my customary contribution, to balance this letter.
The payment shall not be made from my own property; for I am still conning Epicurus.
I read to-day, in his works, the following sentence: “If you would enjoy real freedom, you must be the slave of Philosophy.” The man who submits and surrenders himself to her is not kept waiting; he is emancipated on the spot.
For the very service of Philosophy is freedom.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the philosopher's seclusion
Location: Chapter 8, Section 7
Content:
7.
But I must stop, and pay my customary contribution, to balance this letter.
The payment shall not be made from my own property; for I am still conning Epicurus.
I read to-day, in his works, the following sentence: “If you would enjoy real freedom, you must be the slave of Philosophy.” The man who submits and surrenders himself to her is not kept waiting; he is emancipated on the spot.
For the very service of Philosophy is freedom.