Some arguments in favour of the simple life
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Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: The second volume of Seneca's moral letters to Lucilius. Each letter contains Seneca's advice and wisdom won from a life of Roman politics.
8.
What good is there in mules caparisoned in uniform livery?
Or in decorated chariots and Steeds decked with purple and with tapestry, With golden harness hanging from their necks, Champing their yellow bits, all clothed in gold?
Neither master nor mule is improved by such trappings.
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 8
Content:
8.
What good is there in mules caparisoned in uniform livery?
Or in decorated chariots and Steeds decked with purple and with tapestry, With golden harness hanging from their necks, Champing their yellow bits, all clothed in gold?
Neither master nor mule is improved by such trappings.