3.
I should like to convince you entirely of this one fact,—that I feel whatever I say, that I not only feel it, but am wedded to it.
It is one sort of kiss which a man gives his mistress, and another which he gives his children; yet in the father’s embrace also, holy and restrained as it is, plenty of affection is disclosed.
I prefer, however, that our conversation on matters so important should not be meagre and dry; for even philosophy does not renounce the company of cleverness.
One should not, however, bestow very much attention upon mere words.
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the diseases of the soul
Location: Chapter 75, Section 3
Content:
3.
I should like to convince you entirely of this one fact,—that I feel whatever I say, that I not only feel it, but am wedded to it.
It is one sort of kiss which a man gives his mistress, and another which he gives his children; yet in the father’s embrace also, holy and restrained as it is, plenty of affection is disclosed.
I prefer, however, that our conversation on matters so important should not be meagre and dry; for even philosophy does not renounce the company of cleverness.
One should not, however, bestow very much attention upon mere words.