37.
Besides, advantages may be predicated of animals, of men who are less than perfect, and of fools.
Hence the advantageous may have an element of disadvantage mingled with it, but the word “advantageous” is used of the compound because it is judged by its predominant element.
The good, however, can be predicated of the wise man alone; it is bound to be without alloy,
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: Some arguments in favour of the simple life
Location: Chapter 87, Section 37
Content:
37.
Besides, advantages may be predicated of animals, of men who are less than perfect, and of fools.
Hence the advantageous may have an element of disadvantage mingled with it, but the word “advantageous” is used of the compound because it is judged by its predominant element.
The good, however, can be predicated of the wise man alone; it is bound to be without alloy,