5.
Proceed, then, Lucilius, and hasten, lest you yourself be compelled to learn in your old age, as is the case with me.
Nay, you must hasten all the more, because for a long time you have not approached the subject, which is one that you can scarcely learn thoroughly when you are old. “How much progress shall I make?” you ask.
Just as much as you try to make.
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 5
Content:
5.
Proceed, then, Lucilius, and hasten, lest you yourself be compelled to learn in your old age, as is the case with me.
Nay, you must hasten all the more, because for a long time you have not approached the subject, which is one that you can scarcely learn thoroughly when you are old. “How much progress shall I make?” you ask.
Just as much as you try to make.