45.
You need not wonder that this is one of our principles; we find mentioned in the works of Epicurus two goods, of which his Supreme Good, or blessedness, is composed, namely, a body free from pain and a soul free from disturbance.
These goods, if they are complete, do not increase; for how can that which is complete increase?
The body is, let us suppose, free from pain; what increase can there be to this absence of pain?
The soul is composed and calm; what increase can there be to this tranquillity?
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 45
Content:
45.
You need not wonder that this is one of our principles; we find mentioned in the works of Epicurus two goods, of which his Supreme Good, or blessedness, is composed, namely, a body free from pain and a soul free from disturbance.
These goods, if they are complete, do not increase; for how can that which is complete increase?
The body is, let us suppose, free from pain; what increase can there be to this absence of pain?
The soul is composed and calm; what increase can there be to this tranquillity?