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You have been threatening me with your enmity, if I do not keep you informed about all my daily actions.
But see, now, upon what frank terms you and I live: for I shall confide even the following fact to your ears.
I have been hearing the lectures of a philosopher; four days have already passed since I have been attending his school and listening to the harangue, which begins at two o’clock. “A fine time of life for that!” you say.
Yes, fine indeed!
Now what is more foolish than refusing to learn, simply because one has not been learning for a long time?
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On learning wisdom in old age
Location: Chapter 76, Section 1
Content:
1.
You have been threatening me with your enmity, if I do not keep you informed about all my daily actions.
But see, now, upon what frank terms you and I live: for I shall confide even the following fact to your ears.
I have been hearing the lectures of a philosopher; four days have already passed since I have been attending his school and listening to the harangue, which begins at two o’clock. “A fine time of life for that!” you say.
Yes, fine indeed!
Now what is more foolish than refusing to learn, simply because one has not been learning for a long time?