On the proper time to slip the cable
70:25
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: The second volume of Seneca's moral letters to Lucilius. Each letter contains Seneca's advice and wisdom won from a life of Roman politics.
25.
See how even the lowest class of slave, when suffering goads him on, is aroused and discovers a way to deceive even the most watchful guards!
He is truly great who not only has given himself the order to die, but has also found the means.
I have promised you, however, some more illustrations drawn from the same games.
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the proper time to slip the cable
Location: Chapter 70, Section 25
Content:
25.
See how even the lowest class of slave, when suffering goads him on, is aroused and discovers a way to deceive even the most watchful guards!
He is truly great who not only has given himself the order to die, but has also found the means.
I have promised you, however, some more illustrations drawn from the same games.