36.
But there are certain goods which reason regards as primary, to which she addresses herself purposely; these are, for example, victory, good children, and the welfare of one’s country.
Certain others she regards as secondary; these become manifest only in adversity,—for example, equanimity in enduring severe illness or exile.
Certain goods are indifferent; these are no more according to nature than contrary to nature, as, for example, a discreet gait and a sedate posture in a chair.
For sitting is an act that is not less according to nature than standing or walking.
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On various aspects of virtue
Location: Chapter 66, Section 36
Content:
36.
But there are certain goods which reason regards as primary, to which she addresses herself purposely; these are, for example, victory, good children, and the welfare of one’s country.
Certain others she regards as secondary; these become manifest only in adversity,—for example, equanimity in enduring severe illness or exile.
Certain goods are indifferent; these are no more according to nature than contrary to nature, as, for example, a discreet gait and a sedate posture in a chair.
For sitting is an act that is not less according to nature than standing or walking.