18.
In this discussion you must bear with me if I do not follow the regular course.
For I do not consent to admit painting into the list of liberal arts, any more than sculpture, marble-working, and other helps toward luxury.
I also debar from the liberal studies wrestling and all knowledge that is compounded of oil and mud; otherwise, I should be compelled to admit perfumers also, and cooks, and all others who lend their wits to the service of our pleasures.
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On liberal and vocational studies
Location: Chapter 88, Section 18
Content:
18.
In this discussion you must bear with me if I do not follow the regular course.
For I do not consent to admit painting into the list of liberal arts, any more than sculpture, marble-working, and other helps toward luxury.
I also debar from the liberal studies wrestling and all knowledge that is compounded of oil and mud; otherwise, I should be compelled to admit perfumers also, and cooks, and all others who lend their wits to the service of our pleasures.