12.
Why should he not suffer, bravely and calmly, a change in the government?
For what is free from the risk of change?
Neither earth, nor sky, nor the whole fabric of our universe, though it be controlled by the hand of God.
It will not always preserve its present order; it will be thrown from its course in days to come.
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the supreme good
Location: Chapter 71, Section 12
Content:
12.
Why should he not suffer, bravely and calmly, a change in the government?
For what is free from the risk of change?
Neither earth, nor sky, nor the whole fabric of our universe, though it be controlled by the hand of God.
It will not always preserve its present order; it will be thrown from its course in days to come.